Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has reportedly appointed Mallam Mele Kyari Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).
This was announced in a statement issued by Presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, Monday 27 November, 2023.
The Presidential spokesman revealed that the appointment will take effect from December 1, 2023.
Additionally, he confirmed that Tinubu appointed the management board of NNPC, to be lead by Pius Akinyelure.
“In compliance with Section 59 (2) of the Petroleum Industry Act, 2021, President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of a new Board and Management team for the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) with effect from December 1, 2023:
(1) Chief Pius Akinyelure — Non-Executive Board Chairman.
(2) Mallam Mele Kolo Kyari — Group Chief Executive Officer.
(3) Alhaji Umar Isa Ajiya — Chief Financial Officer.
(4) Mr. Ledum Mitee — Non-Executive Director.
(5) Mr. Musa Tumsa — Non-Executive Director.
(6) Mr. Ghali Muhammad — Non-Executive Director.
(7) Prof. Mustapha Aliyu — Non-Executive Director.
(8) Mr. David Ogbodo — Non-Executive Director.
(9) Ms. Eunice Thomas — Non-Executive Director”, he wrote.
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