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Basketball promoter and founder of the Mark D’ Ball Basketball Championship, Mr. Igoche Mark, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Engr. Ahmadu Musa Kida on his recent appointment as the Board Chairman of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited.
Engr. Kida, who currently serves as the President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), was appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR on Wednesday, as part of a comprehensive reconstitution of the NNPC Limited board.
In his reaction, Mark expressed his admiration for Kida’s appointment, stating, “This is a stunning achievement for Engr. Kida. His extensive experience, capacity, and quality make him an exceptional choice for this critical role. With over forty years in the oil industry, he brings a wealth of knowledge that is invaluable.”
Mark urged Kida to leverage his background in basketball, both as a player and an administrator, to drive the NNPCL towards ambitious goals. “I encourage him to channel his passion and leadership from the basketball court into the oil sector, a familiar terrain you have operated since 1985” Mark said.
“Mr. President has set high expectations, aiming to raise oil production to two million barrels daily by 2027 and three million by 2030, along with increasing gas production to eight billion cubic feet daily by 2027 and ten billion by 2030. I have no doubt that Engr. Kida has the vision and determination to exceed these targets.”Mark stated.
