…By Larry John for TDPel Media.
NNPC Confirms Mele Kyari Remains as Group Managing Director
Amidst speculations circulating in certain media outlets, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) has officially confirmed that Mele Kyari, their Group Managing Director, will not be leaving his position.
Reports emerged on Saturday suggesting that Kyari had been relieved of his duties by President Bola Tinubu.
However, credible sources within the Presidency and the NNPC, speaking on the condition of anonymity, have dismissed these speculations and labeled the news of Kyari’s supposed dismissal as “fake.”
Dismissal Speculations Debunked
In a telephone conversation with Vanguard, the sources firmly denied the reports of Kyari’s suspension.
They emphasized that Kyari will continue to serve as the Group Managing Director of NNPC.
The sources did not disclose further details regarding the matter.
Context of Kyari’s Suspension
The news of Kyari’s alleged dismissal came shortly after President Tinubu suspended Godwin Emefiele, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
However, no specific information regarding the reasons or context of Kyari’s suspension was provided by the sources or in the initial reports.