NNPC’s Mele Kyari Earns Energy Times’ GCEO of the Year Award, Vows Gas Revolution

By Doris Israel Ijeoma Mele Kyari, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL)’s Group Chief Executive Officer, has been honoured with the prestigious Energy Times’ GCEO of the Year Award, a testament to his dedication to excellence in the energy sector. The accolade recognizes Kyari’s unwavering commitment to transparency, accountability, and outstanding performance. At the award ceremony held at Lagos’ Eko Hotel & Suites, NNPC’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Mr. Olufemi Soneye, accepted the award on Kyari’s behalf. The Energy Times Award Committee praised Kyari’s leadership, citing his pivotal role in NNPC’s success and his contributions to Nigeria’s energy industry. In his acceptance speech, Kyari highlighted NNPC’s efforts to transition Nigeria into a gas-powered nation, leveraging the country’s abundant natural gas reserves. He outlined key initiatives, including the development of gas infrastructure such as the OB-3 and AKK gas pipelines, as well as strategic partnerships for global gas exports. Kyari also emphasized NNPC’s expansion into the power sector, citing investments in independent power plants and plans for new facilities along the AKK pipeline corridor. He underscored NNPC’s commitment to sustainable energy solutions and its role in driving Nigeria’s economic growth. Dedicating the award to NNPC staff, Kyari expressed gratitude to the Energy Times editorial board for the recognition, pledging to redouble efforts in advancing NNPC’s mission and the Nigerian oil and gas industry.

NDIC Emerges Overall Best In 2023 ICPC MDAs Scorecard

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has won the top position in the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) 2023 Ethics and Integrity Compliance Scorecard (EICS). According to a statement by the Corporation on Sunday, “The NDIC has once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to high ethical standards and compliance with anti-corruption laws and regulations, as it proudly This remarkable achievement marks the second time that NDIC has achieved the prestigious first place, previously having been ranked first in the 2021 EICS.” The ICPC’s Ethics and Integrity Compliance Scorecard (EICS) is an annual assessment tool designed to evaluate Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) in Nigeria for their adherence to institutional ethics and integrity requirements. The assessment encompasses the measurement and monitoring of key performance indicators in categories such as Management Culture and Structure, Financial Management Systems, and Administrative Systems. In the 2023 EICS, which took place between March and July 2023 and involved 404 MDAs, the NDIC excelled with a score of 91.30%. The EICS report emphasizes the ICPC’s commitment to mitigating abuse of office and corruption by promoting ethics and integrity benchmarks within government agencies, ultimately contributing to more effective service delivery. “The NDIC’s consistent first-place ranking is a testimony to the Corporation’s zero tolerance policy for corruption and benchmarking its operations with standard best practices. “It would be recalled that the Corporation in September this year earned 3 ISO Certifications having complied with the requirements following a rigorous audit by MSECB, a leading international provider of Audit and Certification services. “These achievements have been possible due to Corporation’s effective and ethical operational procedures aimed at instilling transparency and accountability. The NDIC’s Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) played a pivotal role in the process, collaborating closely with the ICPC. “This collaboration included sensitizing NDIC staff, identifying and enhancing internal controls to prevent fraudulent practices, and ensuring strict compliance with established policies and procedures by the Corporation’s management,” the Director, Communication & Public Affairs, Bashir Nuhu said in the statement. The NDIC’s outstanding performance in the 2023 ICPC Ethics and Integrity Compliance Scorecard underscores its unwavering commitment to upholding the highest ethical standards and serving as a beacon of integrity within the Public Service. The Corporation remains dedicated to ensuring the safety of deposits and contributing to the stability of the financial system.