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Northern Group advises Tinubu to appoint Bala Wunti as MD of NNPC

Northern Group advises Tinubu to appoint Bala Wunti as MD of NNPC

Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President of Nigeria.

The Northern Initiative Forum for Growth has advised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to appoint Bala Maijama’a Wunti as the managing director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL).

This was contained in a press briefing signed by the National Coordinator of the forum, Alkasim Nuhu Abdulkadir, National Coordinator, Abdulazeez Yahaya Umar (Mandela) National Secretary and Mustapha Adamu, Director Planning, Research/Strategy, Northern Initiative for Growth held in Bauchi.

“As you are aware, the administration of President Ahmad Bola Tinubu has been doing well to promote balance in governance,” it stated.

“However, we strongly believe that the appointment of Alhaji Bala Maijama’a Wunti as the substantive Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) is crucial at this juncture,” it further stressed.

According to the group, “As you may recall, previous administrations have made strategic appointments to address regional challenges. 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.”

Adding that, “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.”

“Wunti’s appointment will 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.

“We urge the President to consider Wunti’s appointment as a matter of regional balance, development, and the growth of the Nigerian oil and Furthermore, Wunti’s appointment will be in line with the principles of federal character, as enshrined in the 1999 Constitution (as amended).”

According to the group, “Section 14 (3) of the Constitution states that “the composition of the Government of the Federation or any of its agencies and the conduct of its affairs shall be carried out in such a manner as to reflect the federal character of Nigeria and the need to promote national unity and also to command national loyalty.”

It then stressed that, “In view of the above, we urge you to use your good offices to support the appointment of Alhaji Bala Maijama’a Wunti as the substantive Group Managing Director of NNPCL.

“This appointment will not only be a testament to the administration’s commitment to regional balance but also a demonstration of its resolve to address the developmental challenges facing the Northern region.”

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