The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd, Mr. Mele Kyari, has been awarded the Champion Newspapers’ 2023 Most Outstanding Energy Icon of the Year. The award was presented at the newspaper’s annual awards ceremony held at the Eko Hotels & Suites in Victoria Island, Lagos, on Saturday.
The Chairman of the Awards ceremony and Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohammed Buba Marwa, presented the award to Kyari. Marwa praised Kyari for his invaluable contribution to Nigeria’s economic development, particularly in the nation’s oil and gas sector.
Under Kyari’s leadership, NNPC Ltd achieved profitability for the first time in its over four decades of existence. This achievement is a testament to Kyari’s exceptional leadership and commitment to the growth and development of the oil and gas industry in Nigeria.
Upon receiving the award, Kyari, who was represented by NNPC Ltd’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Mr. Olufemi Soneye, expressed his gratitude and acknowledged the challenges faced by the oil and gas industry globally. He emphasized the crucial role that NNPC Ltd plays in safeguarding Nigeria’s energy security and reiterated the company’s commitment to ensuring the nation’s energy security.
The GMD/Editor-in-Chief of the Champion Newspapers Group, Dr. Mrs. Nwadiuto Iheakanwa, also praised Kyari for his exceptional contributions to Nigeria’s economic development, particularly in the oil and gas sector. She noted that Kyari’s leadership has been instrumental in driving the growth and success of NNPC Ltd.
The award presented to Kyari is a well-deserved recognition of his tireless efforts and dedication to the growth and development of the oil and gas industry in Nigeria. His leadership and commitment to ensuring Nigeria’s energy security are crucial to the nation’s economic development and prosperity.
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