New Telegraph Names NNPC’s Mele Kyari Man Of The Year

In recognition of his transformative leadership in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, the New Telegraph Newspaper has honored Mr. Mele Kolo Kyari, the 19th Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.), as its Man of the Year for 2024.

The award was presented by the distinguished Senator Representing Abia North Senatorial District and Publisher of the New Telegraph Newspaper, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu who was accompanied by Senator Representing Edo North Senatorial District, Adams Oshiomole; the Chairman of the Occasion, Chief Olabode Ibiyinka George and the managing Director of New Telegraph Newspaper, Mr Aminu Ayodele on Friday February 21, 2024 during the organisation’s yearly award night in recognition of outstanding personalities in different sectors.

Since assuming the role of GCEO on July 7, 2019, Kyari has been instrumental in steering NNPC Ltd. through significant reforms.

His tenure has been marked by a steadfast commitment to transparency, accountability, and operational excellence.

Under his guidance, the company has embraced the mandates of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), positioning itself as a commercially driven entity poised for global competitiveness.

One of Kyari’s notable achievements includes championing Nigeria’s transition to a gas-powered economy.

Recognizing the nation’s vast natural gas reserves estimated at over 209 trillion cubic feet, he has advocated for harnessing this resource to drive economic growth and energy sustainability.

This vision aligns with global energy trends and depicts NNPC Ltd.’s strategic direction under his leadership.

Kyari’s career with NNPC spans several decades, beginning in 1991 when he joined as a Processing Geophysicist with Integrated Data Services Limited.