Shake-up as NNPCL boss fires heads of NUIMS, Tradings, PH refinery, 200 others, makes fresh appointments

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has sacked top officials of the national oil company, about 27 days after the exit of its erstwhile Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr Mele Kyari.

Top among those departing immediately are the Chief Upstream Investment Officer, NNPC Upstream Investment Services (NUIMS), Bala Wunti.

Others who were affected by the sackings included: The Managing Director of the Kaduna Refinery, Ibrahim Onoja as well the Chief Compliance Officer and former Managing Director of NNPC Trading, Lawal Sade.

It was gathered that over 200 employees have been impacted, marking the beginning of what may be a series of staff changes.

However, a source in the company hinted that the sacking was conditional and for staff who have 17 months and below before their retirement.

Meanwhile, Maryam Idrisu has been appointed as the Managing Director of NNPC Trading while Obioma Abangwu named as Chief Liaison Officer for Board Matters.

Maryam Idrisu previously served as the Executive Director, Planning & Commercial, NNPC Trading and was also the Executive Director, Crude & Condensate, NNPC Trading Limited.

She also served as Manager, Pricing & Valuation, Crude Oil Marketing Division, Manager, Pricing & Valuation, Crude Oil Marketing Division and Deputy Manager, Pricing & Performance, Crude Oil Marketing Division of NNPC.

While Obioma Abangwu was formerly the Head, Corporate Law, and Board Matters of the oil coy.