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Akpabio Esien

Questioner · DISC type c
Head Safety (General Manager Safety) at NNPC Limited
📍 Nigeria

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.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Head Safety (General Manager Safety)
Job Level
Senior
Location
Nigeria
Personality Overview

How Akpabio shows up

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.

Priorities

Topics Akpabio cares 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.
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Career

Work history

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

Media appearances

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Education
1998 - 2000
MSc
University of Port Harcourt
1984 - 1988
Bachelor of Science ( B.Sc. )
University of Calabar
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

c

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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