Highlights from the celebrations
🇳🇬 Official felicitations
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Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori extended warm birthday wishes to Julius Rone on his 51st birthday (June 25, 2025), hailing his contributions through strategic oil & gas investments—including Nigeria’s first FLNG facility—as inspirational for both Delta and national development instagram.com+15vanguardngr.com+15nairaland.com+15.
🏆 Notable milestones
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He celebrated turning 50 in 2024 with a thanksgiving service at RCCG in Abuja. Several high-profile industry executives and community leaders attended to honor his transformational leadership in energy .
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His journey began in protocol roles at OMPADEC and NDDC, before ascending to lead UTM Offshore and pioneering Nigeria’s first indigenous Floating LNG plant\
💌 Community love
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A popular thread on Nairaland called him an “icon of investments with global presence…an epitome of perseverance and admirable mentorship” at his 49th birthday in 2023 \
Why he earns the title “Gas King”
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Founder of UTM FLNG Ltd, Africa’s first indigenous Floating LNG facility.
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Leader shaping Nigeria’s energy sector, driving gas monetization, job creation, and reducing flaring.
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Recipient of Nigeria’s OFR national honor, recognized for his business acumen and nation-building impact\
🔍 Summary
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Celebrated his 51st birthday on June 25, 2025, with official accolades, philanthropic gestures, and joyous gatherings.
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Known for his visionary lead in FLNG, strong philanthropy, and mentorship.
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Truly a national icon in Nigeria’s energy transformation.