Ignore calls for Kyari’s sack as NNPCL GCEO; it's unwarranted

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Ignore calls for Kyari’s sack as NNPCL GCEO; it’s unwarranted – CONSYL urges Tinubu

By Luminous Jannamike

ABUJA – The Coalition of Northern and Southern Youth Leaders (CONSYL) has denounced the demands for the dismissal of Mele Kyari, Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL).

The group also urged President Bola Tinubu to disregard these calls, lauding Kyari’s efforts in reforming the national petroleum sector.

During a press briefing on Tuesday in Abuja, Mr Emmanuel Pathfinder, the convener and national coordinator of CONSYL, labeled the calls for Kyari’s removal as ‘unpatriotic’.

He argued that these demands were being driven by individuals oblivious to Kyari’s substantial contributions to the petroleum industry.

He said, “Rising from our National Congress in Abuja, Nigeria’s Federal Capital, the Coalition of Northern and Southern Youth Leaders Forum of Nigeria have resolved to support the reforms and good work that is taking place in the New NNPC Limited led by the Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Mele Kyari.

“We are calling on Mr. President, His Excellency, Bola Ahmad Tinubu to ignore the calls from enemies of Nigeria.”

The CONSYL leader particularly emphasized Kyari’s successful efforts in combating oil theft and dismantling entrenched corruption within the sector.

He also noted the GCEO’s determination to increase daily oil production from 1.2 million barrels a day to 2 million barrels and discover new oil reserves in the northern part of Nigeria.

“We have seen his giant strides of change and development. We have seen his fight against oil thieves. We have seen his determination to uproot the evil cabal that is bleeding the nation to death,” Pathfinder asserted.

But it appears that not everyone is pleased with Kyari’s vigorous reform agenda.

According to Pathfinder, there are individuals referred to as the ‘enemies of Nigeria’ who are attempting to undermine Kyari’s efforts.

However, CONSYL has pledged its unwavering support for Kyari’s mission to transform NNPC Limited into an efficient, effective, and productive player in the petroleum industry.

“He is fighting oil theft like never before. He is prospecting for, and discovering oil in the northern part of Nigeria. He has brought peace to the Niger Delta. He has stopped the business as usual syndrome in the industry,” Pathfinder said.