Engr. Bashir Bello, FNSE

Engr. Bashir Bello, FNSE

Energy Industry Leader | Engineering Strategist | Governance Advisor

Engr. Bashir Bello is a distinguished engineering professional with over 33 years of experience across Nigeria’s energy sector. His career spans technical leadership, asset integrity, midstream gas development, and corporate governance—anchored by a deep commitment to operational excellence and national impact.

He began his career as a Research Assistant at the Sokoto Energy Research Center before joining the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) in 1991 as a Maintenance Planning Engineer at the Port Harcourt Refining Company. In 1996, he transitioned to The Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC), where he held several strategic roles including:

• Project Leader

• Manager, Asset Engineering

• Manager, Midstream Gas

• General Manager, Business & Government Relations (his final role, held for over six years until his retirement in June 2023)

At Shell, Engr. Bello led the development of oil & gas facilities through full EPC phases—including gas compression modules, Twister gas processing systems, and pipeline networks. As Manager of Asset Engineering, he oversaw asset integrity programs, facility modifications, and capital maintenance strategies. His midstream gas role included oversight of asset management, joint venture governance, and corporate strategy at Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG).

As General Manager of Business & Government Relations, he served as a key liaison between SPDC and Nigerian government stakeholders—driving business intelligence, regulatory alignment, and corporate governance. He was also part of the Shell team that supported the hydrocarbon soil remediation efforts in Ogoni land.

Engr. Bello has served as Director and Board Member in:

• Bonny Gas Transport Company

• NLNG Ship Manning Company Limited

• Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited

A Fellow of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (FNSE), he is widely respected for mentoring emerging engineers and project managers, and for shaping Nigeria’s energy infrastructure through strategic leadership and technical depth.