By Gabriel Ewepu

ABUJA – The National Leadership of the Host Communities Producing Oil, Gas and Pipeline Impacted States Youth Council of Nigeria (HOSTCON Youth Council), in conjunction with the Board of Trustees, yesterday, commended the performance and impact of the Managing Director, MD, NNPC Trading Limited, Mrs. Maryam Idrisu.

The commendation was made by the National President, HOSTCON Youth Council of Nigeria, Snr. Comr. Emmanuel Fiawei Pathfinder (a.k.a Gen. Osama) while having an interactive session with journalists in Abuja.

According to Pathfinder, since Idrisu assumed office there has been a significant transformation promoting transparency and confidence in business deals, which aso she has been able through her integrity and forthrightness establishes the leadership the form needed to drive investments and revenue generation and management that had led to deepened commercial reforms in a bid to sanitize, stabilize, strengthen, and reposition the nation’s oil and gas sector.

Meanwhile, he commended President Bola Tinubu for appointing Idrisu to be at the helm of affairs of the organisation, which served as a round peg in a round hole based on her performance and achievements that had positively impacted the economy.

As well as her subsequent appointment as Nigeria’s Representative on the OPEC Economic Commission Board (ECB), which reflects the confidence placed in her competence, experience and proven capacity.

He said: “She has also shown capacity at driving improved efficiency in the marketing and commercialisation of Nigeria’s crude oil and condensate resources, with stronger emphasis on value maximisation, efficiency and competitive positioning in the international market.

“Promoting data-driven market research, pricing and valuation strategies designed to ensure that Nigerian crude grades receive appropriate and competitive commercial value in the international market.

“Supporting contract restructuring and commercial optimisation initiatives designed to improve efficiency, strengthen returns and create greater value for NNPC Limited and the Nigerian economy.

“Her appointment to the OPEC Economic Commission Board has further strengthened Nigeria’s voice and strategic participation in international petroleum policy, market deliberations and industry-related engagements.

“Promoting stronger alignment among NNPC Trading Limited, relevant government institutions, regulators and other critical stakeholders in pursuit of a more coordinated, transparent and efficient petroleum trading ecosystem.

“Her commercial leadership has contributed to improved trading performance and revenue optimisation, reinforcing the strategic role of Nigeria’s petroleum resources in supporting national economic stability.”

Meanwhile, the HOSTCON Youth Council pointed out that the reforms driven under her leadership have brought about efficiency and professionalism in the management of oil and gas trading.

He also added that with investors’ confidence being restored there is hope for the nation’s oil and gas sector in the international market as a conducive business ecosystem is being created for international and local players in the sector.

Adding that his organisation did a close scrutiny on her reforms particularly, the transparent, efficient, and professionally managed oil and gas trading system, and it turned out to indicate how they have is protected national economic interests, strengthening investor confidence and creating a more predictable environment for legitimate stakeholders and major players across the petroleum value chain.

“The Council therefore sincerely appreciates and commends His Excellency, President Tinubu for finding Mrs. Idrisu worthy of leading this strategically important institution. Her performance demonstrates the value of placing competent, experienced and professionally accomplished Nigerians in critical positions of national responsibility.

“We also acknowledge the confidence her leadership is generating among international investors, crude buyers, oil and gas companies, exporters and other legitimate participants across Africa and the global energy market.

“The Council believes that sustained transparency, accountability and commercial discipline will further enhance Nigeria’s reputation as a credible destination for energy investment and business.”

Meanwhile, the National Leadership and Board of Trustees of the HOSTCON Youth Council urged stakeholders and operators in the petroleum value chain to cooperate and synergize with the leadership provide by Mrs. Maryam Idrisu at NNPC Trading Limited.

“Such collective support is necessary to enable her consolidate these reforms, deepen transparency, improve efficiency and deliver even greater value to Nigeria and its citizens.

“The national leadership of the HOSTCON Youth Council of Nigeria promised to throw their full weight in support of the MD Nnpc trading limited Mrs Maryam Idrisu, as she remain committed to promotes transparency, accountability, resource management for economic stability, youth inclusion and sustainable development of Nigeria’s oil and gas industry”, he added.