By Rauf Oyewole
The Northern Initiative Forum for Growth has urged the President, Bola Tinubu to appoint Bala Maja'ama Wunti as the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) after the tenure of the current boss, Mele Kyari.
The National Coordinator of the Group, Alkasim Nuhu Abdulkadir said Tinubu has been doing well to promote balance in governance “particularly from his appointments.”
However, the group advocated for the appointment of Bala Wunti as the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). According to the group, "As you may recall, previous administrations have made strategic appointments to address regional challenges. For instance, the appointment of Yusuf Burutai as Chief of Army Staff from the North-East zone helped to curtail the Boko Haram insurgency.
“Similarly, the appointment of Mamman as Minister of Power from the same zone facilitated the development of a gigantic power plant project. Under the current administration, the appointment of Ministers from the North-West to address insecurity challenges has yielded positive results. We believe that appointing Wunti as GMD of NNPCL will be a strategic move to promote regional balance and development,” he said.
He said that Wunti's appointment would not only be a testament to the administration's commitment to inclusivity but also a demonstration of its resolve to address the developmental challenges facing the Northern region. “His impressive track record in the oil and gas industry, spanning over three decades, makes him an ideal candidate for the position,” he added.
"We urge the President to consider Wunti's appointment as a matter of regional balance, development, and the growth of Nigerian oil. Furthermore, Wunti's appointment will be in line with the principles of Federal Character, as enshrined in the 1999 Constitution (as amended)," Abdulkadir said.
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