President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of a new board and management team for the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to implement the mandates of the Petroleum Industry Act 2021.
The appointments, set to be effective from December 1, 2023, align with Section 59 (2) of the aforementioned act.
Presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale, in a statement released on Monday, highlighted the commitment of President Tinubu to ensuring compliance with a performance-driven and results-oriented mandate. The focus is on implementing an energy policy that maximizes the utilization of all available oil and gas resources in the current era while also paving the way for the exploration of new and cleaner energy sources in the future.
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The newly appointed board members and management team include:
- Chief Pius Akinyelure — Non-Executive Board Chairman
- Mallam Mele Kolo Kyari — Group Chief Executive Officer
- Alhaji Umar Isa Ajiya — Chief Financial Officer
- Mr. Ledum Mitee — Non-Executive Director
- Mr. Musa Tumsa — Non-Executive Director
- Mr. Ghali Muhammad — Non-Executive Director
- Prof. Mustapha Aliyu — Non-Executive Director
- Mr. David Ogbodo — Non-Executive Director
- Ms. Eunice Thomas — Non-Executive Director
Additionally, President Tinubu has sanctioned the appointment of two Permanent Secretaries:
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- Mr. Okokon Ekanem Udo — Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Finance
- Amb. Gabriel Aduda — Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources
This strategic move by President Tinubu underscores a commitment to driving efficiency, accountability, and innovation within the NNPC, marking a significant step in shaping the future of Nigeria’s energy sector.
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