Yemisi Izuora
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has congratulated Mr. Mele Kolo Kyari on his appointment as the new Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).
OPEC, in a statement signed by its Secretary General, Mohammad Sanusi Barkindo, commended Kyari’s “exemplary record and exceptional performance” in the NNPC.
According to Barkindo, the new NNPC GMD has conducted himself “with gravitas and greatly contributed to the discussions and decisions” of OPEC over the years.
The statement reads: “On behalf of the Members of the OPEC Economic Commission Board (ECB) and the staff of the OPEC Secretariat, may I convey our sincere congratulations on your recent well-deserved appointment as Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation. We wish you every success in this important and challenging role, and many years of service to NNPC and the Country.
“This appointment has come as no surprise, and is a testament to your exemplary record and exceptional performance over the many years you have worked for NNPC in a variety of strategic roles. You have earned the respect of your colleagues in the ECB where you have conducted yourself with gravitas and greatly contributed to the discussions and decisions ofthis body.
“May I conclude by wishing you health, happiness and a long-life of service to our great industry, to NNPC and to the Country. I trust you will remain a life long member of the OPEC family, and will continue to be involved in the activities ofthis great Organization. I look forward to meeting you again soon, and I remain, with wanu regards.”