Ahmadu Musa Kida has been appointed as the new board chairman of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), News360 Nigeria reports.
He has a strong background in engineering, the oil industry, and sports.
Here are seven key things to know about him:
1. He hails from Borno State– Kida is originally from Borno State and has [/b]built an extensive career in both the energy sector and sports administration.
2. A trained engineer with international credentials – He earned a degree in civil engineering from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, in 1984 and later obtained a postgraduate diploma in petroleum engineering from the Institut Francaise du Petrol (IFP) in Paris.
3. Started his career at Elf Petroleum Nigeria – Kida began working in the oil industry as a trainee engineer at Elf Petroleum Nigeria before joining Total Exploration and Production.
4. Rose to the top in the oil sector – After years of experience, he became the Deputy Managing Director of Deep Water Services at Total Nigeria in 2015, showcasing his expertise in the energy industry.
5. A former basketball player – Kida was actively involved in basketball before transitioning into leadership roles in the oil sector.
6. President of the Nigerian Basketball Federation (NBBF) – He has played a key role in shaping Nigerian basketball, serving as the president of the NBBF board.
7. Held leadership roles in other energy firms – Before his appointment as NNPCL chairman, he was an Independent Non-Executive Director at Pan Ocean-Newcross Group, contributing to the growth of Nigeria’s oil and gas sector.
With his vast experience in the petroleum industry and sports management, Kida’s appointment as NNPCL chairman signals a new phase of leadership for the national oil company. https://news360ng.com/7-things-to-know-about-ahmadu-musa-kida-ex-basketball-star-turned-nnpcl-chairman/
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