President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed Mallam Mele Kyari’s position as the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) and constituted the company’s board and management team.
Additionally, Chief Pius Akinyelure has been appointed as the Non-Executive Board Chairman by the president.
According to a statement released by presidential spokesperson Ajuri Ngelale on Monday, Tinubu constituted the board in adherence to Section 59 (2) of the Petroleum Industry Act, 2021.
The appointments of the new Board and Management team for the NNPCL have been approved by Tinubu, set to be effective from December 1, 2023. The names of the appointees are as follows:
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
Ngelale further stated that Tinubu sanctioned the appointment of two Permanent Secretaries: Mr. Okokon Ekanem Udo — Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Finance, and Ambassador Gabriel Aduda — Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources.
“President Tinubu anticipates the utmost compliance with the performance-driven and results-oriented mandate of his Renewed Hope administration in executing an energy policy that capitalizes on present oil and gas resources while facilitating the exploitation of new and cleaner energy sources by this distinguished team,” Ngelale added.