A coalition of 92 Civil Society Organisations under the aegis of Global Centre for Conscious Living Against Corruption has called on President Bola Tinubu to retain Mele Kyari as the Managing Director of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company, NNPC due to his good performance in office.
The group in a statement signed by its Director-General, Nwambu Gabriel, noted by ‘retaining Mallam Mele Kyari as the Group Chief Executive Officer, we can ensure stability, growth, and sustainability within Nigeria’s oil and gas sector.’
The Group’s position follows a move from some quarters to remove Mele Kyari as the MD.
“As a coalition, we have conducted an independent verification and fact-finding exercise on Mallam Mele Kyari, and the results have brought to light some remarkable revelations about his leadership and contributions to NNPC Limited and the Nigerian economy as a whole.
Under his guidance, NNPC Limited has undergone a significant transformation, with a relentless focus on operational efficiency and productivity that has resulted in increased crude oil production and reserve growth. These achievements have greatly contributed to Nigeria’s energy security and economic development,” the statement noted.
It added that Kyari has strengthened strategic partnerships with both local and international stakeholders which has fostered growth and innovation and positioned NNPC ‘as a premier energy company in Africa and earning widespread respect within the global oil and gas industry.
The coalition further noted that Kyari has brought initiatives that have resulted in diversifying Nigeria’s energy sector and ensuring its long-term sustainability, adding that his ‘commitment to eradicating corruption within NNPC Limited is unwavering, creating an organization that maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards corrupt practices.’
It urged President Tinubu to order a diligent investigation to be conducted into whatever allegations against Kyari and be proven beyond all reasonable doubt, noting that dismissing him would hinder the remarkable progress made under his leadership and disrupt the sustainable economic reforms initiated by the President
“We, therefore, call upon President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to consider the greater good of Nigeria and make an informed decision regarding the leadership of NNPC Limited. By retaining Mallam Mele Kyari as the Group Chief Executive Officer, we can ensure stability, growth, and sustainability within Nigeria’s oil and gas sector.”