Youth Council Praises NNPC Trading Boss For Transparent Leadership

By Eneole Otorkpa, Abuja

National leadership of the Host Communities Producing Oil, Gas and Pipeline Impacted States Youth Council of Nigeria (HOSTCON Youth Council) and the Board of Trustees have applauded the managing director of NNPC Trading Limited, Mrs Maryam Idrisu, for her outstanding performance in trading in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector.

The group said under the leadership of Mrs Maryam Idrisu, NNPC Trading Limited’s  dealings and businesses have become more transparent and clearly showing needed leadership and landmark commercial reforms aimed at sanitising, strengthening and repositioning the oil and gas sector of the nation’s economy.

The stakeholders made the assertion during the media interactive session convened by their national president Emmanuel Fiawei Pathfinder, popularly known as “Gen. Osama,” in Abuja.

The council also recognised Idrisu exceptional career spanning over three decades within Nigeria’s petroleum industry, during which she has served in several strategic positions within NNPC and established a credible track record of professionalism, integrity, accountability and exceptional leadership.

According to the council,  Idrisu was appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as Managing Director of NNPC Trading Limited, as well as her subsequent appointment as Nigeria’s Representative on the OPEC Economic Commission Board (ECB), which reflects the confidence placed in her competence, experience and proven capacity.

It insisted that Idrisu has contributed to the strengthening of transparency, accountability and professional standards in crude oil trading and commercial operations, while promoting systems that reduce opacity, enhance confidence and discourage corrupt practices.

” She has also shown capacity at driving improved efficiency in the marketing and commercialisation of Nigeria’s crude oil and condensate resources, with stronger emphasis on value maximisation, efficiency and competitive positioning in the international market.

“Promoting data-driven market research, pricing and valuation strategies designed to ensure that Nigerian crude grades receive appropriate and competitive commercial value in the international market.”

“Supporting contract restructuring and commercial optimisation initiatives designed to improve efficiency, strengthen returns and create greater value for NNPC Limited and the Nigerian economy.”

“Her appointment to the OPEC Economic Commission Board has further strengthened Nigeria’s voice and strategic participation in international petroleum policy, market deliberations and industry-related engagements.”