Samuel Ikuku is a highly accomplished technical professional with over 35 years of international experience in the oil and gas industry. His career spans assignments in Nigeria, the Netherlands, and Saudi Arabia, working with leading multinational and national operators.

A Shell Round 1 and 2 Professional, Sam has built extensive expertise in drilling, well intervention, and workover operations. He has held progressive leadership and technical positions including Drilling Manager, Drilling Superintendent, Senior Operations Drilling Engineer, Principal Drilling Engineer, Drilling Engineer, and Drilling Supervisor.

Sam’s responsibilities have encompassed department management, as well as the design and supervision of complex drilling, completion, workover, and production testing operations. His ability to deliver safe, efficient, and cost-effective results has been consistently demonstrated across onshore and offshore projects.

In addition to his technical and operational expertise, Sam brings proven leadership in multicultural environments, with strong management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills. His international exposure and adaptability enable him to work effectively across diverse teams and organizational levels, making a valuable contributor to strategic project execution and organizational success.