THE Government of Rivers State, last Saturday, conferred the Distinguished Service Star of Rivers State (DSSRS) award on the Managing Director of leading oil and gas logistics giant, INTELS Nigeria Limited, Mr. Gabriele Volpi.
Volpi, who is also the Founder/President of Orlean Invest Holdings Limited, was honoured alongside other prominent Nigerians including former President Goodluck Jonathan and 125 others as part of activities marking the Golden Jubilee of Rivers State, which was created in 1967.
Speaking at the event held in Port Harcourt, Rivers State Governor, Mr. Nyesom Wike, described the award recipients as persons of exemplary character who have distinguished themselves in leadership and service to the people of the State.
Chairman of the Golden Jubilee Celebrations Committee, Chief Ferdinand Alabraba, described the awardees as “special individuals who have impacted greatly on the State since its creation in various fields of endeavour”. Mr.Volpi was honoured in recognition of his outstanding achievements and contributions to the development of Rivers State, the Niger Delta and Nigeria as a whole. A visionary businessman, Volpi, pioneered and facilitated the creation and growth of no fewer than 20 corporate entities engaged in various lines of businesses in the Nigerian oil and gas industry, providing jobs either directly or indirectly to over 200,000 Nigerians.
INTELS Nigeria Limited, which was established by Mr. Volpi and a few other Nigerian investors, is a multidimensional logistics company with headquarters in Onne, Rivers State, and the clear leader in the provision of cutting edge logistics solution to operators in the oil and gas industry.
INTELS’ General Manager, Legal services, Mr. Mike Epelle, who received the award on behalf of Volpi, said the company remains fully committed to maximizing, in a sustainable manner.
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