Despite $25 Billion Allegations, NNPC’S Boss, Baru, Gets New Juicy Appointment
The General Managing Director, GMD, of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, Maikanti Baru, has emerged as the chairman, advisory board, Nigerian Gas Association, NGA.
The appointment came after a recent media report indicates that the presidency has initiated moves to ensure the Baru is not indicted by the Senate ad hoc committee charged with investigating him for awarding contracts to the tune of $25 billion without recourse to the NNPC board of directors.
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A Source said that the appointment came as a shock to the Minister of State for Petroleum, Ibe Kachikwu.
In his remarks, Baru commended the NGA for its contribution to gas sector development through advocacy.
Baru said that the advisory board will add to the development of the gas industry.
He said that the federal government has mandated aggressive gas policy to stimulate the growth of the gas sector while assuring stakeholders of his commitment to the objectives of the board.
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