Mallam Mele Kolo Kyari will take over from Dr. Maikanti Kacalla Baru as the 19th Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).
The transition is currently ongoing at the amphitheater of the NNPC Towers in Garki, Abuja.
In attendance are some former GMDs including Dr. M.T. John, Chief Odoliyi Lolomari, Chief Festus Marinho (1st NNPC group GMD), Engr. Abubakar Yar’adua, Chief Chamberlain Oyibo, Engr. Funsho Kupolokun and Dr. Joseph Dawha.
Also present at the NNPC Towers is Dr. Isa Pantami, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) Nigeria, Chairman of the EFCC, Ibrahim Magu and Special Assistant to President on New Media, Bashir Ahmaad.
Dr. Baru is handing over to Mallam Kyari, following the statutory retirement.
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Outgoing GMD @NNPCgroup @DrMKBaru mounts the podium to deliver his Valedictory Address. #BaruHandsOverToKyari #TransitioninNNPC
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— NNPC Group (@NNPCgroup) July 8, 2019
@DrMKBaru: “My dear colleagues, it is three years since I took over as the 18th GMD of @NNPCgroup. Over these eventful 1,099 days, I’ve done my very best to put the Corporation on the path of recovery, then to sustainable growth.”#BaruHandsOverToKyari #TransitionInNNPC
— NNPC Group (@NNPCgroup) July 8, 2019
@DrMKBaru: “As always, there is a time when it is proper to leave the scene for fresh blood to continue the journey of leading the Corporation. For me, this time is NOW!”#BaruHandsOverToKyari #TransitionInNNPC
— NNPC Group (@NNPCgroup) July 8, 2019
@DrMKBaru: “As always, there is a time when it is proper to leave the scene for fresh blood to continue the journey of leading the Corporation. For me, this time is NOW!”#BaruHandsOverToKyari #TransitionInNNPC
— NNPC Group (@NNPCgroup) July 8, 2019
@DrMKBaru: “My joy is, I am leaving behind competent, vibrant and good hands that I can entrust the leadership of the Organisation to.”#BaruHandsOverToKyari #TransitionInNNPC
— NNPC Group (@NNPCgroup) July 8, 2019
@DrMKBaru: “When you are young, speed and adrenaline seem to be great. But as you get older and wiser, comfort and peace of mind are not to be despised either.This is called S.O.S.: Slower, Older and Smarter!”#BaruHandsOverToKyari#TransitionInNNPC
— NNPC Group (@NNPCgroup) July 8, 2019
@DrMKBaru: “I look back with so much pride of what we have achieved together as a family towards moving this great Corporation forward with the Twelve Business Focus Areas (12 BUFA).”#BaruHandsOverToKyari ##TransitionInNNPC
— NNPC Group (@NNPCgroup) July 8, 2019
@DrMKBaru: “I’ll like to thank you all for your support especially to all my Chief Operating Officers (COOs) & Chief Financial Officer (CFO) who are also retiring with me. Your contribution to the growth of the Orgn is highly recognized. #BaruHandsOverToKyari #TransitionInNNPC
— NNPC Group (@NNPCgroup) July 8, 2019
@DrMKBaru: “At this juncture, let me highlight the key achievements of my CFO and the COOs towards delivering the 12 BUFAs.”#BaruHandsOverToKyari #TransitionInNNPC
— NNPC Group (@NNPCgroup) July 8, 2019
@DrMKBaru: “Our CFO Alh. Isiaka AbdulRazaq, specifically championed the cash call exit repayment process of $5bn arrears of the JV through incremental production. He also ·promoted transparency thru regular monthly publication of @NNPCgroup Operations and Finanacial Reports.”
— NNPC Group (@NNPCgroup) July 8, 2019
@DrMKBaru: “COO Ventures, Dr. Babatunde Adeniran incubated the shipping entities; NIDAS & NIKORMA & developed their revival paths. He also reinvigorated our R & D Div., made it go commercial and got jobs outside @NNPCgroup including @OPECSecretariat.#BaruHandsOverToKyari
— NNPC Group (@NNPCgroup) July 8, 2019
@DrMKBaru: “COO Gas & Power, Engr. Saidu A. Mohammed restored, increased three-folds and stabilized the gas supply to domestic market for power generation, industries and other users – Domestic gas supply is now above 1.7 bscf per day.”#BaruHandsOverToKyari#TransitionInNNPC
— NNPC Group (@NNPCgroup) July 8, 2019
@DrMKBaru: “COO Corporate Services, Mal. Isa M. Inuwa, championed the Security Council engagement that brought sanity in enhancing oil production. He also managed a transparent recruitment exercise –the Project Eagle is currently on track.”#BaruHandsOverToKyari#TransitionInNNPC
— NNPC Group (@NNPCgroup) July 8, 2019
@DrMKBaru: “COO Upstream, Mall. Bello Rabiu restored, increased & sustained crude oil/gas production to above 2million bopd m & gas production of 8,000MMscfd. He also revitalized & sustained NPDC equity production from 22kbopd in 2016 to 165kbopd in 2018.”#BaruHandsOverToKyari
— NNPC Group (@NNPCgroup) July 8, 2019
@DrMKBaru: “COO Refining & Petrochemicals, Engr. Anibor O. Kragha worked tirelessly on securing third party financing for the Rehabilitation of the four Refineries. He also supported the establishment of the condensate refinery.”#BaruHandsOverToKyari#TransitionInNNPC
— NNPC Group (@NNPCgroup) July 8, 2019
@DrMKBaru: “COO Downstream, Engr. Henry I. Obih ensured seamless & queue-free steady fuel supply to the Country thruout the year, as supplier of last resort. He also expanded the footprint and market share of NNPC Retail through additional filling stations.”#BaruHandsOverToKyari
— NNPC Group (@NNPCgroup) July 8, 2019
@DrMKBaru: “I have the comfort of knowing that from today, we are leaving @NNPCgroup in better hands. I say without exaggeration that Mallam @MKKyari and his team are the most capable and caring leaders that’ll take @NNPCgroup to greater heights.”#BaruHandsOverToKyari pic.twitter.com/XrXWaruePI
— NNPC Group (@NNPCgroup) July 8, 2019
@DrMKBaru: “Before now, @MKKyari has effectively managed the COMD & the DSDP scheme that enabled us manage the petroleum products supply of which without this intervention, it would have been very difficult for @NNPCgroup and the Nation. #BaruHandsOverToKyari #TransitionInNNPC pic.twitter.com/1dc42DNl58
— NNPC Group (@NNPCgroup) July 8, 2019
@DrMKBaru: The new COO Corporate Services, Mr. Farouk Garba Said brings experience from DPR, Upstream, Gas & Power and Project Mgt. His vast experience will enable the team to deliver on the HR, IT, SAP, etc & project execution.”#BaruHandsOverToKyari #TransitioninNNPC pic.twitter.com/y8wJgPsqHw
— NNPC Group (@NNPCgroup) July 8, 2019
@DrMKBaru: “The new CFO Umar Isa Ajiya is coming with great deal of experience. He structured our LNG marketing Joint Ventures. He also turned the fortunes of @NNPCgroup‘s downstream subsidiary, PPMC, from loss making to profit making.”#BaruHandsOverToKyari #TransitioninNNPC pic.twitter.com/agnSpNkaEC
— NNPC Group (@NNPCgroup) July 8, 2019
@DrMKBaru: “The new COO Upstream Roland O. Ewubare was the GGM #NAPIMS before his appointment as COO Upstream. His upstream and legal background will deliver the Upstream targets for the @NNPCgroup“#BaruHandsOverToKyari #TransitioninNNPC pic.twitter.com/AjtuTdTQNp
— NNPC Group (@NNPCgroup) July 8, 2019
@DrMKBaru: “The new COO Downstream Engr. Adeyemi Adetunji was GM transformation, STA to GMD and MD @NNPC Retail. His span of experience especially in the Downstream with NNPC Retail will ensure delivery of the Downstream mission. #BaruHandsOverToKyari #TransitioninNNPC pic.twitter.com/zZtpmHZm2t
— NNPC Group (@NNPCgroup) July 8, 2019
Breaking: Historic moment @DrMKBaru hands over to new GMD @MKKyari #BaruHandsOverToKyari #TransitioninNNPC pic.twitter.com/fMC1juqy0F
— NNPC Group (@NNPCgroup) July 8, 2019
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