Fatgbems and Ardova officials
Fatgbems, Ardova Jointly Celebrate Employees in Lagos
…Offers N5.5m Largesse to Novelty Footballers
THECONSCIENCE NG reports that top indigenous players in the downstream sector, Fatgbems Group of Company and Ardova Plc have jointly held a programme in honour of their employees as part of the annual Workers Day 2025 celebrations in Nigeria.
The event which featured a novelty football match between the two sides and other side attractions was used to showcase the true Nigerian spirit which promotes togetherness irrespective of different ideologies or goals.
The top management team of the two oil and gas giants witnessed what was described as a major historical milestone in the industry.
In attendance were the Group Chairman of Ardova Plc, Dr. AbdulWasiu Sowami, the Managing Director, Ardova Plc, Mr. Moshood Olajide, as well as the Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Fatgbems Group, Dr. Kabir Gbemisola and other top executives of the two organisations.
Speaking at the event, Olajide said the companies came together to make a bold statement in action while fostering team bonding, employee development and enhancing the networking mantra needed for growth within and outside the industry. “We at Ardova Plc are committed to such an idea as this because we have a strong focus on the wellbeing of our employees.”
In his own comments, Chief Operating Officer, Fatgbems Group, Mr. Ayodele Odulaja, described the event as first of its kind and applauded the organizers for a well-thought-out idea to create that much needed bonding outside of the four walls offices to exercise, laugh and network.
Odulaja further restated the importance of making the workplace conducive and most importantly placing a high value on the workforce.
Mr. Grant Onome, Head of Brand & Corporate Communications, lauded the initiative as very effective for boosting employees morale. He called for more initiatives and joint events adding that it fosters staff bonding and stimulate a healthier work environment.
The keenly contested football game saw the Ardova Plc team snatching a late goal to come out victorious over the Fatgbems Group team with 4 goals to 3 margins at the end of regulation time. Both teams were given N2.5m each, while the officials were appreciated with N500,000.
