The Faculty of Science at Obafemi Awolowo University in Ile-Ife is set for its highly anticipated 2024 Annual Lecture, featuring none other than Mallam Mele Kyari, the esteemed Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited.
The lecture scheduled for today, January 17, 2024, at 10 am, this event is geared to delve into the critical theme of ‘Energy Security, Sustainability, and Profitability in Nigeria: Advances, Challenges, and Opportunities.’
Mallam Mele Kyari, the GCEO of NNPC Ltd, has 27 years of rich experience in the oil and gas industry. He graduated in Geology in 1987 and served as a Well Site Geologist before joining NNPC in 1992. Kyari was also a union leader in PENGASSAN from 1997 to 1999. Over the years, he held various roles, including Exploration Geophysicist and Manager of Production Contracts Management. Currently, he serves as the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited.
Kyari, a well-regarded figure in the industry, has been crucial in shaping the path of NNPC Limited in recent years. With his extensive experience and deep understanding of global energy, Kyari is prepared to share valuable insights on the challenges and opportunities ahead for Nigeria’s vibrant energy sector, providing a glimpse into its future direction.
The venue for this lecture is the reputable Oduduwa Hall of the University, presided over by the distinguished Professor Mosadoluwa Adetola Badejo, a former two-term Dean of the Faculty and one-time Vice-Chancellor of Wesley University of Science and Technology, Ondo.
Under the leadership of Professor Adebayo Simeon Bamire, who is the Vice-Chancellor of OAU, and hosted by Professor ‘Yinka Adesina, the Dean of the Faculty, this hybrid lecture offers a chance for everyone to come together. Students, Faculty, and industry professionals are welcome to join. It’s an opportunity to learn a lot about how Nigeria’s energy sector works and gain a deep understanding.
