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CSOs, bloggers conference: 1,000 participants back Kyari, NNPCL Management
Hundreds of Coalition of Civil Society Organisations, including professionals, and youth groups from different social and cultural groups across the country have commended the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Dr. Mele Kyari, for his outstanding achievements in the oil and gas industry and passed an overwhelming vote of confidence on him.
The various groups spoke on Monday at a national conference in Abuja with the theme, “Improving Public Trust Between NNPCL and Civil Society Organizations” where they also passed a vote of confidence in Dr. Kyari and his team, commending their efforts to enhance transparency, accountability, and performance.
The Coalition of Civil Society Organisations (COCSO) President, Mohammed Yusuf in his address praised Dr. Kyari, for his outstanding achievements in increasing the nation’s crude oil reserves and reducing the burden of petrol importation.
“Since assuming the office, Dr. Kyari has demonstrated unwavering commitment to the principles of Transparency, Accountability, and Performance Excellence (TAPE) – a blueprint that has transformed the NNPCL into a beacon of excellence, both at home and abroad,” Yusuf said.
Also speaking, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Professionals for Peace and Development (ONPPAD) highlighted Dr. Kyari’s transformative leadership, emphasizing transparency, accountability, and operational excellence.
President of the group, Uche Nwakama praised the NNPCL leadership under Kyari for the successful rehabilitation and revitalization of the country’s refineries, including those in Port Harcourt, Kaduna, and Warri, which has reduced reliance on costly petroleum product imports and created numerous job opportunities for youths in the region.
In his address, Dr Okpanachi Paul, coordinator of the North Central Youth Professionals said since taking the helm at the NNPCL, Dr. Kyari has spearheaded a number of initiatives that have directly benefited the North Central region of Nigeria.
“One of the most significant accomplishments is the successful commencement of the construction of the Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AKK) gas pipeline project,” he said.
He said, “This ambitious project, which has seen a savings of $300 million from the initial amount, has the capacity to make available around 2.2 billion cubic feet of gas per day, with the potential to double the delivery capacity in the future. This infrastructure development will not only enhance energy security for the region but also create numerous job opportunities for the youth in the North Central states.”
Barr Akintola Olawale Bello, National Coordinator, Oduduwa Democratic Frontiers in his address said since assuming office, Dr. Kyari has demonstrated unwavering commitment to the transformation of the NNPCL, positioning it as a globally competitive and financially stable national oil company.
According to him, one of Kyari’s most remarkable accomplishments is the successful signing of the $3.15 billion Alternative Financing Package with Sterling Exploration and Energy Production Company Limited (SEEPCO) and other partners for the development of NPDC’s OML 13.
He further highlighted that under Dr. Kyari’s leadership, the NNPCL has made significant strides in the gas sector with the signing of the NLNG Train 7 project, which is expected to deliver over $20 billion in revenue to the government and create 50,000 direct and indirect jobs, noting that this is a clear demonstration of his vision to transform Nigeria into a gas-driven economy.
Dr. Stanley Uguru, DirectorBloggers and Vloggers, Content Creators Association (BAVCCA) in his address said Dr. Kyari’s tenure has also been marked by strategic investments aimed at boosting Nigeria’s oil and gas production capabilities and enhancing national development.
He said, “For instance, the increase in national crude oil reserves to achieve the 40,000 billion barrel target is a testament to his focused and visionary leadership. By pushing exploration work in various basins and drilling new wells, such as the Kolmano River II & III wells and seismic data collection in the Bida and Sokoto Basins, Dr. Kyari has significantly contributed to securing Nigeria’s energy future.”
According to him, the group will continue to collaborate with NNPCL to boost Transparency and accountability and access to information, saying these are cornerstones of trust in any organisation.
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NTAC Hails Tinubu; Volunteers Ready to Positively Impact Nigerians
Joel Ajayi
The Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC) has commended President Bola Tinubu for funding the Technical Aid Corps (TAC) Scheme.
The Director General (DG) of NTAC , Dr Yusuf Yakub, made the commendation during a ceremony to receive five returning TAC volunteers from Zanzibar, Tanzania on Tuesday in Abuja.
The returning volunteers also expressed readiness to impact knowledge gained from participating in the programme on Nigerians.
TAC is a mechanism for Nigeria’s foreign aid and technical assistance to African, Caribbean and Pacific countries through the use of Nigeria’s abundant trained manpower.
Yakub lauded Tinubu’s visionary leadership and steadfast support for the TAC Scheme.
Welcoming the volunteers who had discharged themselves as worthy ambassadors in Zanzibar, the D-G thanked them for their patriotism, dedication to service and for making Nigeria proud on the international arena.
The NTAC boss highlighted the importance of knowledge-sharing, while announcing that certificates of completion will be presented to the volunteers in line with the noble objectives of the service.
He also emphasised the volunteers’ crucial role in passing on the skills and experiences gained in Zanzibar.
He expressed optimism that their efforts would positively impact the lives of Nigerians across the country and shape the expectations and service-delivery of future prospective volunteers.
Earlier speaking, Amb. Zakari Usman, the Director of Programmes for NTAC, expressed gratitude to the D-G for his unwavering support and provision for the volunteers throughout their service period.
He said that the volunteers had so delivered on the mandate of the agency that citizens of Zanzibar did not want them to leave their country.
Popoola Adegoke, the Team Lead and a Mathematics Instructor for the batch of returning volunteers, was full of gratitude to the Federal Government for providing them the opportunity to participate in the scheme.
Adegoke said that Nigeria, was well blessed and had the abundance of both human and natural resources to contribute meaningfully to the development of many countries of the world.
He said that the need to continue the TAC Scheme was not negotiable, owing to its high impact and results.
Mohammed Salisu, a Physicist, said that the experience had broadened his horizon as his orientation during the last 24 months in Zanzibar, especially on the cultural exchange.
He lauded the government for the scheme, saying that Nigeria is seen and perceived to be higher in all ranking, especially in the standard of living and educational system.
He also appealed to the government to sustain the scheme to close the gaps both the educational and professional systems in the African, Caribbean and the Pacific Countries.
NAN
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