Appointments of Ojulari, Oloriegbe, round pegs in round holes – Abdulrazaq

Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State on Wednesday described appointments of Bashir Bayo Ojulari as the new NNPCL Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) and Ibrahim Yahya Oloriegbe as the Chairman of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) as placing round pegs in round holes.

In a statement issued by Rafiu Ajakaiye, his Chief Press Secretary, Governor Abdulrazaq lauded the appointment of Bashir Bayo Ojulari, a distinguished Kwaran and a prominent figure in the oil sector, as a step in the right direction.

The Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) emphasised that Oloriegbe’s appointment is a perfect fit, given his background in health affairs.

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Describing Ojulari’s appointment as a significant milestone for Kwara and its people, the governor noted that it came just days after President Bola Tinubu graciously named Ibrahim Yahya Oloriegbe as the Chairman of the NHIA, a crucial institution in Nigeria’s healthcare system.

The governor congratulated Ojulari on his new role and expressed confidence in his ability to deliver on the President’s mandate.

“On behalf of the people and Government of Kwara State, I extend our profound appreciation to the President for these A-list appointments. We are proud to be an integral part of the President’s team.

“Our prayers, best wishes, and support are with the new appointees and those before them. With stakeholders rallying behind Ojulari, we are confident that he will take the oil sector to greater heights.

“We pray that Ojulari’s tenure, along with his team, brings unprecedented success to the country’s oil industry,” the governor stated.

Governor Abdulrazaq also extended hearty congratulations to Ibrahim Yahya Oloriegbe on his well-deserved appointment.

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He highlighted Oloriegbe’s background as a medical professional, his passion for the health sector, and his achievements as a former chairman of the Senate Committee on Health.

Expressing profound gratitude to President Tinubu, the governor acknowledged that the appointments—like previous ones—honours the people of Kwara, especially members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

He expressed confidence that Oloriegbe would bring his wealth of experience, extensive network, and goodwill to elevate the NHIA, making it more beneficial to the people.

The governor prayed for divine guidance for the appointees, urging all stakeholders in their respective sectors to support them in achieving success.