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Kyari mourns Marinho, pioneer MD of NNPC (Page 2,770)

By Edith Ike-Eboh

The Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Malam Mele Kyari, has lamented the death of the pioneer Managing Director of the Corporation, Chief Festus Marinho.

Kyari made this known on Wednesday in a statement issued by the Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs Division, Dr. Kennie Obateru, in Abuja.

He described Marinho as “the Father of Oil & Gas Industry in Nigeria” because of the pioneering roles he played in the crafting of the institutional framework, infrastructural development and international best practices being used in the Corporation till date.

“His role in refinery and pipeline construction and human capacity development are all testimonies of his contribution to national development,” Kyari stated.

He added that Marinho’s visionary leadership provided the foundation of what had come to be known as “Nigerian content,” adding that his achievements in the Corporation would be a beacon and inspiration for many future generations of staff and leaders.

“He was indeed a rare gem and we will surely miss his wisdom and wealth of experience,” the GMD said.

Marinho, who passed away, was the first and only Managing Director of the defunct Nigerian National Oil Corporation (NNOC) – the forerunner of NNPC.

He served twice as Group Managing Director of NNPC, having served from 1977-1979 and 1984-1985 respectively.

His last appointment was made by President Muhammadu Buhari as Head of State. (NAN)

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