BREAKING: NNPC sacks all Group Executive Directors

All Group Executive Directors of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, have been reportedly sacked with immediate effect, Sahara Reporters reports.

NNPC Headquarters, Abuja.

This is happening barely a day after President Buhari appointed Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu as the Group Managing Director of the NNPC. The affected GEDs were appointed by former President Goodluck Jonathan in March 2014.

The GEDs, who were reportedly fired, are Mr. Ian Udoh in charge of Refining and Petrochemicals, Mr. Adebayo Ibirogba heading the Engineering and Technical team, Dr. David Ige, leading Gas and Power, Dr. Attahir Yusuf, leading Business Development; Dr. Dan Efebo, leading Corporate Services, Mr. Bernard Otti, in charge of Finance and Accounts, Ms. Aisha Abdurrahman, leading Commerce and Investments.

The online publication also reported that GMD Kachikwu intends to reduce the number of GEDs from nine to four.

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