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News BriefsFirst-time event raises Bristow’s profile in NigeriaBristow Helicopters (Nigeria) Ltd. (BHNL) hosted more than 700 boothvisitors during the first-ever Logistics West Africa Conference andExhibition in Lagos, highlighting its search and rescue (SAR) capabilitiesas well as its commitment to local hiring of engineers and pilots.“There are limited options for SAR services in the oil and gas sectorhere, so it was a good opportunity to raise awareness of what Bristowcan do,” says Key Accounts Manager Iyabo Bello. “We also promoteda theme of ‘We Believe in Nigeria’ that showcased the local hiring andtraining we’ve been doing for more than 30 years.”Bello reports that calls from current and potential clientsincreased sharply after the event. “Nigeria is a big market with manynew companies springing up, so it seems as if there are limitlessopportunities.”Safety standoutsIn addition to the Helicopter Association International Salute toExcellence Awards received by Bristow Academy MaintenanceDirector Todd Smith and Capt. Jay Slagle, CEO Bill Chiles notedin the latest all-employee call that two other employees deservedrecognition for their safety achievements:• John Wilson, engineering manager in the Europe Business Unit,who has been with Bristow for nearly 40 years, received theLifetime of Safety Award at HELI-EXPO.• Tim Glasspool, head of flight operations in Europe, was appointedco-chairman of the Step Change in Safety’s Helicopter SafetySteering Group.“We’re very proud of these employees who have done anoutstanding job in helping us drive to Target Zero,” Chiles said.Bristow earns tax compliance award in NigeriaYou know you are in a tough tax environment when you can earn aprestigious award for compliance, but that’s what happened to BristowHelicopters (Nigeria) Ltd. (BHNL).The Lagos State Revenue Authority recognized BHNL with an awardfor tax compliance and on-time remittance, culminating a three-yeareffort led by Tax and Compliance Accountant Sam Ileoma to closeoutstanding issues and bring all tax-related matters up to date.The awards ceremony took place at the office of the governor ofLagos State.Of the more than 1,000 attendees at the first Logistics West Africa Conferenceand Exhibition in Lagos, more than 70 percent of them took time to visit theBristow booth.Bristow Nigeria HR Manager Femi Collins (left) and Tax and ComplianceAccountant Sam Ileoma accept an award for tax compliance from the Lagosgovernment.Bristow Group Inc.2103 City West Blvd., 4th FloorHouston, TX 77042t 713.267.7600f 713.267.7620bristowgroup.comEditorStacie Fairchildstacie.fairchild@bristowgroup.com713.267.7607Submit your story idea to yourlocal team member.Editorial TeamRick Rogers – N. America (Alaska)Jeff Peabody – N. America (Alaska)Audrey Smith – Europe/Central OperationsFiona MacLeod – EuropeJessica Ditch – N. America (U.S. Gulf of Mexico)Anisha Hopkinson – Bristow AcademyIyabo Bello – West Africa (Nigeria)Amla Ramnasibsingh – International (Caribbean)Allan Blake – AustraliaSandie Richardson – Legal (Redhill)Dena Sorrells – InternationalHilary Ware – IT/HRChris Bond – Safety12 Bristow © 2012 World Bristow 2008 Group / Issue Inc. II 12