The Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, Delta State, will on March 15, 2025, confer Honoris Causa, Honorary Doctor of Engineering on engineering mogul, Chief Leemon Ikpea.
Ikpea, the founder and Chairman of Lee Engineering Construction Company Limited, was informed a letter signed by the vice chancellor of the university, Prof. Akpofure Rim.
The conferment, the letter said, is in recognition of Chief Ikpea’s enduring contributions to the development of the oil and gas sector in Nigeria, especially his unwavering commitment to the development of the Niger Delta.
Recently, Lee Engineering and Construction Company Limited celebrated 32 years in existence, and Chief Leemon Ikpea had this to say on the occasion: “For us, integrity is not a concept.
“It is who we are. With integrity, every business partner, client, supplier, or vendor looks for you because they trust you. Who will do business with you if you are not trusted? Integrity is our watchword.”
Also, in recognition of his sterling contribution to the country, the Senate Committee on Gas wrote him a commendation letter.
The Committee said, “We write to commend you on your activities in the oil and gas sector in Nigeria. The Committee’s investigation revealed that you have invested hugely in the oil and gas industry.
“We found no infraction associated with your company.
“The committee commends you for your patriotism and pledges to support you in adding value and creating wealth for the nation.”
