Groups hails NNPCL’s Kyari for increasing oil output

Civil Society Organisations as well as Bloggers and Vloggers, Content Creators and Community-Based Organisations (CBOs) on Monday passed a vote of confidence on the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, for his exceptional leadership in the oil and gas sector. The groups hailed Kyari for increasing the […]

Civil Society Organisations as well as Bloggers and Vloggers, Content Creators and Community-Based Organisations (CBOs) on Monday passed a vote of confidence on the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, for his exceptional leadership in the oil and gas sector.

The groups hailed Kyari for increasing the national crude oil reserves to close to 40,000 billion barrel target, saying this was a testament to the NNPCL Chief’s focused and visionary leadership.

They said this at a national conference themed “Improving Public Trust Between NNPCL and Civil Society Organizations, Bloggers, and the Public” in Abuja on Monday.

The Director of BAVCCA, Dr. Stein Uguru stated that Dr. Kyari’s tenure has been marked by strategic investments aimed at boosting Nigeria’s oil and gas production capacity and enhancing national development.

He emphasised that the NNPCL chief’s efforts to transform the company into a more transparent and accountable entity are crucial for the nation’s progress.

Dr. Uguru, who was represented by Comrade Yakubu Gaida, highlighted the increase in national crude oil reserves towards the 40,000 billion barrel target as a testament to Dr. Kyari’s focused and visionary leadership.

He also praised the NNPCL’s willingness to engage with community-based organisations in decision-making and project implementation, ensuring that initiatives are socially responsible and aligned with community needs.

Dr. Uguru stressed the importance of transparency and accountability for building trust between the NNPCL and the public.

He said: “The need for regular updates, accessible information, and mechanisms to ensure actions are taken in the public interest. Civil society organisations play a crucial role in monitoring activities and providing checks and balances.”

The President, Coalition of Civil Society Organisations, Muhammed Yusuf expressed admiration for Dr. Kyari’s transformative leadership and his commitment to transparency and accountability.

He commended the NNPCL’s efforts to bring unprecedented openness to its operations, earning the trust of Nigerians and the international community.

The Coordinator of the North Central Young Professionals Forum, Dr. Okpanachi Paul praised Dr. Kyari’s commitment to human capital development in the region.

He highlighted the NNPCL’s recruitment of over a thousand graduate trainees, providing employment opportunities and skills development for the youth.