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NNPC clarifies disengagement of GMD and GED

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1 year ago

April 15, 2023

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has issued a statement regarding the recent disengagement of the Group Managing Director (GMD), Mallam Mele Kyari and Group Executive Director (GED) F&A, Mr. Umar Ajiya from the services of the old Corporation. The NNPC has clarified that the disengagement was in line with the provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021 and appropriate government circular.

Sahara Reporters recently published an article alleging that the disengagement of the GMD and GED F&A was inappropriate, and that their subsequent appointment as Group CEO and CFO of the new NNPC Limited was not transparent. However, the NNPC has refuted these claims, stating that the PIA 2021 clearly outlines the governance, administration, and appointment of the CEO, CFO, and Board of Directors by the President.

The NNPC has emphasized that the appointment of the CEO and CFO of NNPC Limited by the President of Nigeria is based on distinct terms and conditions of service, including tenure, employment benefits, and termination. The previous rank of GMD or GED F&A was not a consideration in the appointment of the CEO or CFO of NNPC Limited, and their new roles cannot be regarded as continuance of their previous positions in the defunct Corporation.

In accordance with the PIA 2021, Mallam Mele Kyari and Mr. Umar Ajiya were appointed as NNPC Limited Group CEO and CFO, respectively, by the President for a tenure of five years each with effect from 16 September 2021. Their appointments have ended their employment with the Corporation, and they are entitled to their terminal benefits in respect thereof.

The NNPC has urged the public to disregard the misinformation and misrepresentation of facts published by Sahara Reporters, and has stated that the company will take necessary legal steps to seek redress.

Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Limited, Garba Deen Muhammad, said that the Group CEO and CFO have demonstrated patriotism by ending their career appointments with the Corporation to serve the nation on five years tenured appointment in NNPC Limited.

The NNPC is committed to delivering greater value to Nigerians in strict compliance with extant laws and circulars, and remains a compliant organization

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Kano-Kaduna-Abuja Passengers Spent Night In Kaduna Due to Traffic Jam

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7 hours ago

May 13, 2024

Nigerian Tracker

Some passengers traveling from Abuja to Kano found themselves stranded in Gwanin Gora town, Kaduna State, due to a traffic jam.

An eyewitness and passenger, Dr. Lado Bala, informed NIGERIAN TRACKER that they had been stranded since 3 AM with no indication of movement.

Regarding the cause of the traffic jam, Dr. Bala mentioned that it may be attributed to an unknown accident that occurred further down the road.

As of the time of reporting, no security agency had responded to clear the jam.

The Kano-Abuja-Kaduna Express is a major Nigerian road that links Northern and Southern Nigeria.

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Nigeria Tracker Congratulates Sarkin Bai Mansur Mukhtar On Wedding of His Daughter Amina

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17 hours ago

May 12, 2024

Nigerian Tracker

The wedding ceremony

The management of Nigeria Tracker Communications, publishers of Nigerian Tracker online newspaper, has extended its congratulatory message to the family of Nigeria’s former Minister of Finance and Vice President of the Islamic Development Bank ,Dr Mansur Mukhtar on the wedding of his daughter, Amina Mansur Mukhtar.

This was contained in a statement signed by the Editor-in-Chief and CEO of the leading online newspaper, Abbas Yushau Yusuf.

The wedding fatiha and solemnization which took place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, had in attendance family, friends, and well-wishers, with a dowry of $1000.

On behalf of the board of directors of Nigeria Tracker Communications, we wish the couple a happy married life and Allah’s blessings, and success to the entire Sarkin Bai of Kano’s family, Dr. Mansur Mukhtar.

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My Successors Have Jettisoned My Progressive Ideas-Says Jonathan

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2 days ago

May 11, 2024

Nigerian Tracker

Former President Goodluck Jonathan

Former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, on Friday, said some of the progressive ideas he instituted during his tenure were jettisoned after his exit from office.

Jonathan who was the President from 2010 to 2015, stated this while speaking as Chairman on the occasion of the 25th anniversary celebration of Igbinedion University, Okada in Edo State.

The former president who said he ensured that women were admitted into the Nigeria Defence Academy, recalled that he faced serious challenges but had his way as the president of the country.

He said it is worth noting that women have become an integral part of the military set with some of them going ahead to become some of the best jet fighters.

He said, “I recall the challenges faced by women in the military. But as President, I directed that the Nigeria Defence Academy commence admission of women into the institution.

“However some of the ideas, which could have helped in the technological development of the country were jettisoned. “

The former President who noted challenges faced by women in various career fields, advocated that limitations against women’s progression in their chosen fields of endeavour should be eliminated.

He also called for the recalibration of the nation’s school curriculum to prioritize skills acquisition, and technology and de-emphasise certificates.

The ex-president explained that emphasis on skills acquisition and technology in all fields of the country’s educational system was the way to go to hasten the development of the country.

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