- Prof. Kailani warns that removing NNPCL CEO Mele Kyari could worsen Nigeria’s fuel crisis, citing monopolistic interests as the driving force
- Kailani highlights Kyari’s achievements in transparency and efficiency, aligning with President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and implementing the PIA
Prof. Muhammad Kailani, Director General of the Confederation of APC Support Groups (CASG), has warned that efforts to remove Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), could worsen Nigeria’s fuel crisis.
Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, Kailani claimed that those pushing for Kyari’s removal are motivated by monopolistic interests to undermine recent oil sector reforms.
Kailani argued that these interests are similar to those that control other sectors, such as cement, and warned that their influence in oil and gas would hurt already strained Nigerians.
“This protest is a calculated attempt by monopolistic forces to derail Kyari’s reform efforts,” he remarked, adding that these actions distract from the real challenges in the sector.
He called on Nigerians, particularly the youth, to support Kyari’s initiatives and promote unity and constructive dialogue around oil industry issues.
Highlighting Kyari’s achievements, Kailani noted the strides made in transparency, efficiency, and accountability within the oil sector, all aligning with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
Under Kyari’s leadership, the 2021 Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) has been implemented, transforming NNPCL from a loss-making entity into a profitable corporation.
Kailani also pointed to the TAPE agenda—initiatives targeting regions like the Upper Benue Trough and Gongola Basin—as an example of Kyari’s commitment to advancing Nigeria’s energy security and economic stability.
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