Marie-Stella Sonuga
My Career
Education:
B.S. (Honors) Geology, M.S. (Mineral Exploration), Ph. D Palynology
Companies and Institutions I’ve worked for:
My first geo-job/internship was as a Geologist. My first career job was with Geological Survey of Nigeria, Fed. Ministry of Mines & Power. Since then, I’ve worked for University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria, Mobil Producing Nigeria, an EXXONMOBIL Subsidiary, Lagos Nigeria. I am currently working for Garnet Energy Services Nigeria Ltd., Lagos, Nigeria.
Basins I’ve worked:
Niger Delta
Years in the petroleum business:
18
My Pathway
First Well/Research Program:
OSO
My Geo-Specialties:
Mineral Exploration, Palynology
My fondest career memory or proudest moment:
My fondest career memory I am working on. My proudest moment is when I graduated from the University.
My Inspiration
My most memorable idols/mentors:
John Armentraut
My Impact
AAPG member since:
2006
AAPG committees:
PROWESS
Society Affiliations:
Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists, Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society
Bachelor’s in Geology, Master’s in Mineral Exploration and Doctorate in Palynology
Currently employed with Garnet Energy Services Nigeria Ltd.