President Bola Tinubu has made key appointments in the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), naming Malam Mele Kyari as the Group Chief Executive Officer.
In an official statement released by Presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale on Monday, these appointments will be effective from December 1, 2023.
Additionally, Chief Pius Akinyelure has been appointed as the Non-Executive Board Chairman.
The President’s actions align with Section 59 (2) of the Petroleum Industry Act, 2021, and the newly appointed management team comprises experienced individuals in various roles within the corporation.
These include Alhaji Umar Isa Ajiya as the Chief Financial Officer, along with several non-executive directors, including Mr. Ledum Mitee, Mr. Musa Tumsa, Mr. Ghali Muhammad, Prof. Mustapha Aliyu, Mr. David Ogbodo, and Ms. Eunice Thomas.
