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KAYODE SOTE

Engr. Kayode Sote (born 28 November 1952) is a Nigerian mechanical engineer, petroleum consultant, and author. He is the principal partner of Lubeservices Associates, a consultancy firm focused on the downstream petroleum sector in Nigeria. He has worked with multinational energy companies and has been cited in media and industry publications on issues relating to Nigeria’s lubricants market^[1]^[2].

Early life and education

Kayode Sote was born on 28 November 1952 in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria. He attended Ijebu Muslim College and Government College, Ibadan, before studying mechanical engineering at the University of Lagos, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree ^[3].

Personal life

Kayode Sote was married to the late Iyabode Sote (née Selere), and they are blessed with three children and seven grandchildren.

Career

Kayode Sote began his professional career as a science and mathematics teacher at Our Lady of Apostles Secondary School in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State^[2] .

He subsequently worked with several multinational corporations in Nigeria and abroad, including Shell, NEPA, Total, Solar Gas Turbines/CEC, and Mobil. His experience spans the upstream, midstream, and downstream sectors of the petroleum industry^[2].

A fellow of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (FNSE)^[4], he later founded Lubeservices Associates, described as one of the first indigenous consulting firms in Nigeria’s downstream oil and gas sector^[2]^[3].

Throughout his career, he has participated in professional training and industry programs across multiple countries, including Nigeria, Senegal, Cameroon, France, Italy, and the United Kingdom ^[2].

Kayode Sote has been quoted in Nigerian media and international industry publications on developments in Nigeria’s lubricants market, including issues relating to production capacity, regulatory standards, and economic potential ^[1]^[5].

Industry contributions

Kayode Sote has conducted training workshops and seminars for engineers and professionals in the oil and gas sector. Early reporting credits him with training over 1,200 engineers and technical personnel^[2].

He has also participated in industry discussions addressing lubricant quality, counterfeit products, and regulatory standards in Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector ^[1] ^[5].

He has also been active in industry discussions and policy advocacy, particularly around lubricant quality, standards, and market regulation ^[5].

Kayode Sote has participated in industry conferences such as the Nigerian Lubricants Summit, where he has spoken on lubricant quality, market standards, and sector development ^[1].

Industry publications have cited his views on challenges in Nigeria’s lubricant sector, including issues related to standards, product quality, and regulatory enforcement ^[5].

Publications

Kayode Sote is the author of several books on petroleum and lubrication engineering, including:

Beyond the Crude Oil and Gas Reserves
World Oil and Gas Sourcebook
Predictive Maintenance Through Industrial Lubrication
Petroleum Business in Nigeria

These works focus on investment, maintenance practices, and technical aspects of the oil and gas industry ^[2].

Recognition

Kayode Sote has been recognized in engineering and industry circles for his contributions to downstream petroleum consulting and lubrication engineering ^[6].

He has contributed to public discourse on Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, including issues such as:

Lubricant quality and counterfeit products
Industry regulation and standards
Opportunities in Nigeria’s petroleum sector

He has been quoted in national media highlighting concerns about the widespread use of substandard engine oil in Nigeria and the need for greater consumer awareness ^[1].

Professional affiliations

Kayode Sote is associated with several engineering and professional bodies, including the Nigerian Society of Engineers and international tribology organizations ^[3].