By Olaitan Ibrahim
Dr Doyin Okupe, a former presidential spokesman and chieftain of the Labour Party (LP), is singing the praises of the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Malam Mele Kyari, saying Kyari has shamed his critics.
Okupe said this in his congratulatory message to Kyari on the occasion of the latter’s 60th Birthday anniversary on Wednesday.
“I am one of those who were critical of NNPC and even laughed at the creation of the NNPCL.
“Like my former boss President OBJ (Olusegun Obasanjo), I never thought anything good could come out of NNPCL or its leadership.
“The recent multi-faceted and dimensional achievements of the corporation have shamed us former critics and have made some of us become very proud of Mele Kyari and his management team.
“The revival of our refineries and revitalisation of critical infrastructure of the industries, leading to a significant downward trend of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) pump prices, is worthy of commendation.
“I seize this opportunity to congratulate Mr Mele Kyari on his attainment of the age of 60 years,” Okupe said.
The former Director-General of Mr. Peter Obi Presidential Campaign Organisation apologised to the NNPCL boss for not having faith in the corporation initially.
He wished Kyari more success and expressed hope he would take steps to help further bring down PMS prices to ease challenges faced by many Nigerians.
Okupe prayed to God to bless and reward Kyari ‘mightily”.