Ex-GMDs Of NNPC Applaud Kyari’s For Leap In Achievements Of Company
Former Group Managing Directors (GMDs) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), rose from a meeting on Saturday, July 20, 2024 in Abuja, commending the company under the leadership of the present Group Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari for notable achievements recorded under his leadership.
They particularly noted the leap recorded in the oil and gas production growth plan, gas infrastructure project delivery plan, progress on refinery rehabilitation and other issues related to petroleum product supply and energy security.
This was as the former GMDs appealed to the security agencies in the country, to do the needful by ensuring that crude oil theft, illegal refining and activities of pipeline vandals are curbed to allow for investment and growth of the oil and gas industry.
The former GMDs which included, Chief Chamberlain Oyibo, Dr Jackson Gaius-Obaseki, Engineers Funsho Kupolokun, Abubakar Lawal Yar’Adua, Austen Oniwon, Andrew Yakubu and Abiye Membere (who was the resource person), stated in a communique at the end of their meeting, that there was a significant progress made by NNPC Ltd in increasing crude oil and gas production, funding of upstream operations and investments, gas supply and infrastructure development for domestic and export including CNG and LPG delivery, refineries rehabilitation progress as well as reduction in carbon emissions and commercialisation of Nigeria’s vast gas resources.
They expressed their unwavering support for the current leadership of the NNPCL and their commendable efforts in advancing the company’s strategic objectives across key sectors.
The Forum of CEO of the NNPC which was attended by senior management staff said the meeting provided insights on NNPC’s transition post PIA, the challenges and opportunities therefrom, adding that they obtained insights into NNPC’s business activities in the context of global energy industry dynamics, strategic aspirations and operational updates.
The communique further stated; “In particular, oil and gas production growth plan, gas infrastructure project delivery plan, progress on refinery rehabilitation and issues related to petroleum product supply and energy security were discussed.
“We commend Mele Kyari as the first Group CEO to implement the PIA, and noted with satisfaction the progress made with hope that its limitations will be addressed over time.
“We also acknowledge with satisfaction the significant progress made in increasing crude oil and gas production, funding of upstream operations and investments, gas supply and infrastructure development for domestic and export including CNG and LPG delivery, refineries rehabilitation progress and reduction in carbon emissions and commercialisation of Nigeria’s vast gas resources
“We expressed our satisfaction in the achievements recorded and encouraged the management team to continue advancing strategies to improve operations, grow portfolio, and manage talent,” it stated.
The former NNPC CEOs specifically noted with satisfaction the continuation of the policy on recruitment which takes into consideration the principles of diversity and inclusion as well as performance based career progression via a transparent process.
They however, said that limited information is in the public domain on NNPC’s operations since transition to a private commercial entity, adding that the development has led to misleading commentary which is not in tandem with the strides achieved by the company.
The GMDs further said; “We empathise with the management team over the state of onshore operations with over seven thousand illegal refineries destroyed and over five thousand illegal connections removed.
“We reiterate that any attack on crude oil and gas facilities as well as illegal refining are acts of criminality and economic sabotage. Therefore, all activities hindering oil and gas exploration and production in Nigeria must be sanctioned.
“We appreciate that the PIA has made provisions for the host communities’ development and also provided for sustainable funding. We trust that government security agencies will do the needful and ensure that crude oil theft, illegal refining and activities of pipeline vandals are stopped to allow for investment and growth of Nigeria’s oil and gas sector,” they said.
The former CEOs expressed appreciation for the support that all tiers of government and the Nigerian citizens are extending to the NNPC, saying that they trust that encouragement will be sustained by the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
