Her academic credentials include a Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering from Igbinedion University Okada, a Master’s in Oil & Gas Engineering from the University of Aberdeen, and an MBA from MIT. She has also earned certifications in Product Management, Sustainability, and GeoExchange Design, building a strong foundation for her technical leadership.

Promoting Diversity and Mentorship

Ovbije’s commitment to fostering professional development is evident through her various leadership roles. As a Regional Women’s Resource Group leader and mentorship lead for the Society of Women Engineers African-American Affinity Group, she has worked to create opportunities and build talent pipelines for underrepresented groups in the industry.

Her mentorship extends to working with junior engineers, colleagues, non-engineers, and emerging leaders, supporting their development in both technical skills and leadership capabilities. As vice president of the People and Organization Club at MIT, she has led initiatives to support leadership, collaboration, and organizational development.

Professional Impact

Through her career, Ovbije has focused on business performance improvements, enhanced operations, and increased efficiency in project outcomes. Her work in project management and operations management has consistently delivered results under varying conditions.

A significant milestone in her career was becoming the first artificial lift applications engineer from the Nigeria team trained by her company, where she implemented technical processes to support operations. Her contributions to the field also include research publications on carbon reduction strategies, steel’s behavior in sour wellbore environments, and steel industry decarbonization.

Final Words

Ovbije’s career exemplifies the combination of technical expertise, leadership ability, and commitment to professional development that the Global Recognition Award honors. Her work spans multiple aspects of the energy sector, from technical implementation to business development.

Her decade of experience has demonstrated her capability to develop solutions, improve processes, and guide teams in the energy industry, while making lasting contributions to business performance and talent development across the sector. As a judge for business intelligence, she continues to evaluate and influence businesses across multiple industries.