At the Champion Newspapers' 2023 annual awards ceremony held at Eko Hotels & Suites in Lagos, Mr. Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd, was recognized as the Most Outstanding Energy Icon of the Year.
Chairman of the awards ceremony, Brig. Gen. Mohammed Buba Marwa, lauded Kyari for his exceptional contributions to Nigeria's economic development, particularly in the oil and gas sector.
During the ceremony, it was also highlighted that under Kyari's leadership, NNPC Ltd achieved profitability for the first time in its more than four-decade history. This significant milestone underscores Kyari's dedication and strategic vision in steering NNPC towards financial success.
In his acceptance speech, Kyari, represented by NNPC Ltd's Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Mr. Olufemi Soneye, expressed gratitude for the recognition and emphasized his unwavering commitment to enhancing Nigeria's energy security. He pledged to continue driving innovation and excellence in the oil and gas industry for the benefit of the nation.
"In a year that has been full of unprecedented challenges and transformative shift for the oil and gas industry, not only in Nigeria but globally, this award represents the crucial role that NNPC Ltd plays in safeguarding Nigeria's energy security," Kyari added.
Earlier in her remarks, the GMD/Editor-in-Chief of the Champion Newspapers Group, Dr. Mrs. Nwadiuto Iheakanwa said Kyari has distinguished himself as an exceptional Nigerian for his invaluable contribution to Nigeria's economic development, especially in the nation’s oil and gas sector.
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