Our People

Greg U. Ogbeifun Chairman Board of Directors

Mr. Greg U. Ogbeifun serves as the Chairman of Starzs Investments Company Limited (SICL) and also holds the position of Managing Director/CEO at Starzs Marine and Engineering Limited (SMEL), overseeing operations at Nigeria’s first privately owned indigenous Ship-repair Yard operational since 2000. Currently, he leads the expansion efforts of the Shipyard, increasing lifting capacity to 9,000 tons based on a comprehensive market study and Lloyds Register of London’s 120-page report, supported strongly by Afrexim Bank.


meet our Board of Directors

Greg Ogbeifun

Board Chairman

Efosa Ogbeifun

\Non-Executive Director

Adeniyi Adeyi

Deputy Managing Director

Godson Elekwuwa

Chief Operating Officer

Obinnia Abajue

Independent Non-Executive Director

Omubo Frank-Briggs

Non-Executive Director

Courage Obadagbonyi

Independent Non-Executive Director

AIG Hilda Ibifuro-Harrison, Rtd

Non-Executive Director

Olatowun Candide-Johnson

Independent Non-Executive Director

Management Team

Iroghama Ogbeifun

MD/CEO

Iroghama Ogbeifun is the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Starzs Investments Company Limited, overseeing the management and operations of a distinguished fleet of eleven ships operating in deep offshore Nigerian waters, crucially supporting the oil exploration and production activities of International Oil Companies. 

Iroghama holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biology and Psychology, complemented by a Master’s degree in Public Health. She is an esteemed alumna of the renowned Harvard Business School, having completed the prestigious OPM Program. 

Godson Elekwuwa

Chief Operating Officer

Adeniyi Adeyi

Deputy Managing Director

Sofieye Uzor

Head of Research & Development

Tari Agiobu

Assistant General Manager, Human Resources & Corporate Services

Oghenekaro Ogor

Oghenekaro Ogor

QHSE Manager

Cadetship Scheme

At Starzs, we prioritize human capacity development through various schemes the most renowned being the Cadetship Scheme. This scheme offers opportunities to cadets from the Maritime Academy of Nigeria, Oron, as well as students studying maritime disciplines from other universities, both locally and internationally. With a track record of nurturing talent, our scheme has supported over 40 cadets, providing scholarships and employment opportunities to those demonstrating exceptional performance.

Many of our current officers, including two female officers, have transitioned from cadetship to officer level within our organization. We remain committed to tracking their career progression, ensuring they reach their full potential in their maritime careers.

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