Stay On As NNPCL Boss – Tinubu Tells Mele Kyari 

Amid muffled sounds of discontent and disappointment in some quarters, President Bola Tinubu on Monday gave Malam Mele Kyari the nod to stay on as the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL).

Presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, who announced the latest development in a statement, said the appointment takes effect from Friday, December 1, 2023.

According to Ngelale, the President also approved the appointment of a management team for the Corporation, with Chief Pius Akinyelure as Non-Executive Board Chairman.

The statement said; “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