President Bola Tinubu has unveiled a significant transformation for the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), appointing Malam Mele Kyari as the Group Chief Executive Officer.
In a statement issued on Monday by Presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale, the president outlined the changes, including the appointment of Chief Pius Akinyelure as the Non-Executive Board Chairman. Ngelale emphasized that these appointments, in accordance with Section 59 (2) of the Petroleum Industry Act, 2021, will take effect from December 1, 2023.
Ngelale stated, “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
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