President Bola Tinubu has felicitated the Group Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mela Kyari as he clocks 60 today 8th January, 2025.
Tinubu in a statement released on Tuesday 7th January by his Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, lauded Kyari’s ability to resuscitate two refineries, increase domestic natural gas consumption and boost oil production to 1.8 million barrels per day.
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The President recognized Kyari’s dedication to service and professionalism exhibited throughout his meritorious career at the NNPC, Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and as the first GCEO of the NNPCL
Tinubu in the statement, further extolled the virtues of the NNPCL boss, calling him “a shining example and embodiment of the ideals of the Renewed Hope Agenda.”
“I commend his commitment to creating new opportunities and ensuring the growth and sustainability of Nigeria’s energy sector,” he said.
He prayed to Almighty Allah to continue to bless Kyari and grant him sound health, wisdom and strength to serve the nation while mentoring the next generation of energy sector leaders.
Kyari assumed duties as Director General of the old Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation in July 2019 upon his appointment by former President Muhammadu Buhari. His attaining the age of 60 translates to the retirement age for most public agency heads.
Consequent upon his appointment by President Bola Tinubu in December 2023 as the GCEO of the NNPCL, in compliance with Section 59 (2) of the Petroleum Industry Act, 2021, there have speculations and questions on whether Kyari will step down upon attaining the mandatory retirement age of 60, or retain his position.
Edited by: Anthonia Umoh.
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