The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has described speculations about plans to remove Mele Kyari as its Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) as baseless.
The sack rumour of Kyari followed the recent leadership changes within the company.
Olufemi Soneye debunked the claims during an interview on Friday, November 15, 2024.
Earlier, the Africa Report, an international publication reported that Kyari might be forced to vacate his position before the end of the year.
The report cited anonymous insiders who noted that the changes going on at NNPC will soon affect NNPC limited GCEO.
Part of the report stated:
Reacting to these claims, Soneye said the report lacks credibility and noted that there is no intention to relieve Kyari of its duties. Punch reports.
His words:
Soneye stated that Kyari continues to perform exceptionally well, transforming the company’s fortunes under his leadership.
He added:
Earlier, TimesNow.com.ng reported that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) had raised the petrol price again.
The development came as Aliko Dangote, chairman of the Dangote Group, said that petrol was idle at his refinery without patronage.
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
