By Tochukwu Bliss, Abuja
The Board of Directors, NNPC Limited, yesterday, announced the appointment of three new members following the sack of two Executive Vice Presidents (EVPs) under a series of strategic leadership appointments.
A statement by NNPC’s Chief Corporate Communications OfficerOlufemi Soneye, listed the new appointees to include:
- Adedapo Segun – Chief Financial Officer (CFO). He previously served as the Executive Vice President, Downstream, where he made significant contributions to the company’s downstream operations.
- Isiyaku Abdullahi – Executive Vice President (EVP), Downstream.
- Udobong Ntia – Executive Vice President (EVP), Upstream.
This is just as “the Board and Management also extend their deepest appreciation to Mr. Umar Ajiya and Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan for their outstanding dedication and service to NNPC Limited,” the statement reads.
Mr Ajiya was hitherto the Chief Financial Officer, while Ms. Eyesan was the EVP, Upstream.
Explaining the sudden changes, the statement reads further: “These changes reflect our continued dedication to enhancing corporate governance, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring long-term success in Nigeria’s energy sector.
“These appointments align with NNPC Limited’s commitment to building a unified and competent leadership team to drive operational excellence and support the organization’s strategic objectives.”
It concluded that “NNPC Limited remains committed to achieving operational excellence, enhancing global competitiveness, and ensuring financial sustainability, while prioritizing the interests of the Nigerian public in the petroleum industry.”
These appointments align with NNPC Limited’s commitment to building a unified and competent leadership team to drive operational excellence and support the organization’s strategic objectives.
