Akpabio Esien

Questioner
DISC Type : c

Head Safety (General Manager Safety) at NNPC Limited

Nigeria

Overview

Akpabio Esien is a highly decorated Head of Safety at NNPC Limited with over 30 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. He is the President of the Waste Management Society of Nigeria (WAMASON) and holds fellowships from several environmental and safety institutes, along with a Master of Science from the University of Port Harcourt.

Outside of his corporate role, Akpabio is deeply committed to public well-being and community heritage. He serves as a United Nations Ambassador of Goodwill and has been formally honored by his kinsmen for his contributions, reflecting a strong connection to his community and a dedication to national development through environmental advocacy.

He was named the "ASSP-NC Safety Professional of the Year" in 2024.

Personality Overview

Systematic

Price-Sensitive

Not Easily Convinced

They prefer to analyze every situation thoroughly.
  They generally do not appreciate an overfriendly approach and prefer to stay to-the-point. They are more likely than others to negotiate on pricing and terms.

Topics They Care About

Waste Management Reform
As President of WAMASON, he actively advocates for improved legislation, private sector investment, and better infrastructure for waste management in Nigeria through public interviews.
Environmental Sustainability
Recognized as one of Nigeria's "Top 100 Environmental and Sustainability Professionals, " he has a long career focused on environmental protection and compliance.
Occupational Safety
His current role as Head of Safety at NNPC and his award as "Safety Professional of the Year" highlight his expertise in personnel and process safety.

Media Appearances

Akpabio has no verified media appearances

Work History

5-2025
Head Safety (General Manager Safety) at NNPC Limited
9-2023 - 5-2025
Manager Process Strategy, Policy and Reporting at NNPC Limited
3-2014 - 8-2018
Deputy Manager, Waste Management at Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)
5-2011 - 3-2014
HSE Specialist Environment at Brass LNG Limited
7-2009 - 5-2011
Superintendent Environmental Studies at Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)

Education

1998 - 2000
MSc from University of Port Harcourt
1984 - 1988
Bachelor of Science ( B.Sc. ) from University of Calabar

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Insights For Selling To Akpabio

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Emphasise more on facts and measurable benefits
  • If you have a lower priced product compared to the competition, call out the same
  • Tell them that you will come back if you don’t have a good answer for a question

DONT's

  • Avoid rushing them, be polite and patient
  • Don’t try to be too friendly or informal with them
  • Avoid phrases like ‘do not worry about’, ‘no one compares to’ etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Akpabio is

  • Confidence that the product provides ROI, effective pricing and process adherence matter the most to them.

  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Akpabio

  • It doesn’t come naturally to them but they can say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Akpabio move?

  • They can move at a reasonable pace while making their decisions if they have the necessary information.

  • Can Akpabio take some risk or not?

  • They can take risk if they are convinced that they have analyzed the circumstances well.


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