NNPC chief wins recognition as ‘most outstanding energy icon’

Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd, Mr.

Mele Kyari, group chief executive officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company, has won the Champion Newspapers’ 2023 Most Outstanding Energy Icon of the Year.

Kyari was conferred with the honour during the newspaper’s annual awards ceremony in Lagos, on Saturday, where he was represented by Olufemi Soneye, chief corporate communications officer of the national oil firm, according to a statement.

Responding shortly after receiving the award, he said the recognition would spur him to do more for the nation’s oil and gas industry.

“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,” he added.

Earlier in her remarks, Nwadiuto Iheakanwa,

group managing director/editor-in-chief of the Champion Newspapers Group, 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.