Carloha Nigeria, NAPE collaborate to promote industry collaboration

The Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE) is set to host its annual Golf Tournament in November, in collaboration with Carloha Nigeria, distributor of Chery automobiles, to enhance networking and sportsmanship among professionals in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry.

Using sport as a platform to connect stakeholders beyond traditional business settings, and as part of the collaboration, Carloha will provide a Chery Tiggo 8 Pro SUV as the hole-in-one prize for participating golfers.

The tournament, themed, ‘Strengthening Bonds with Nigeria’s Oil & Gas Sector Through Golf,” is one of the key highlights of NAPE’s Annual International Conference and Exhibition, which attracts petroleum explorationists, geoscientists, executives, and policymakers from across the country.

Beyond competition, the event reinforces the role of sports as a bridge between corporate engagement and industry collaboration, offering a relaxed setting for professionals to exchange ideas and strengthen relationships within Nigeria’s energy sector.

Felix Mahan, general marketing manager of Carloha Nigeria, said the company’s involvement in the NAPE Golf Tournament reflects its support for initiatives that foster collaboration and professional excellence.

“We are pleased to be part of the NAPE Golf Tournament. It is a platform that promotes excellence, unity, and community spirit. At Carloha, we believe in the power of sports to bring people together and inspire high performance,” Mahan said.

He added that the values represented by the game of golf, including class, discipline, and precision, align with those within the petroleum industry.

“By sponsoring this tournament and presenting the Tiggo 8 Pro as the hole-in-one prize, we hope to encourage healthy competition and recognise outstanding performance,” Mahan added.

The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro is a seven-seater SUV, features an advanced infotainment system, leather-trimmed interiors, and driver-assist technology.

According to Carloha, the model comes with a six-year warranty, six years of free service, and a seven-day repair promise under its Carloha Care package.

Carloha said the event serves as an opportunity to engage with the industry stakeholders and promote the values of teamwork and sportsmanship that the tournament represents.

The company added that its participation aligns with efforts to improve customer experience and after-sales support through its CarlohaCare initiative.