In a heartfelt post on his X handle, Mallam Kyari expressed his deepest gratitude to Nigeria for providing him with opportunities that enabled him to rise from humble beginnings as an Almajiri school pupil to become the leader of Africa’s largest energy company, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL).
Kyari’s remarkable journey is a testament to his perseverance and dedication. Born into a humble background, he walked through good and bad times, experiencing travails and triumphs, pains and happiness, failures and successes.
Despite these challenges, Kyari remained committed to his goals, and his hard work eventually paid off. He acknowledged that his success is not solely his own, but also attributed to the sufficiency of Allah.
The NNPCL GCEO also thanked former President Muhammadu Buhari and incumbent President Bola Tinubu for the opportunity to serve as the last Group Managing Director of the NNPC and the pioneer CEO of the NNPCL.
Kyari’s leadership has been instrumental in transforming the NNPCL into a profitable organization, with notable achievements including the resuscitation of two refineries, increased domestic natural gas consumption, and a boost in oil production to 1.8 million barrels per day.
“Allah, by his grace, spared my life to this exceptional day, making it my 60th year from birth, even much earlier on the Hijri calendar.
“I am profoundly grateful to my country for giving me the opportunity to grow from an Almajiri (Tsangaya) school pupil to become the CEO of Africa’s largest energy company.
“Even more particular, I deeply appreciate the exceptional privilege given to me by Presidents Muhammadu Buhari and Bola Ahmed Tinubu to serve as the last GMD of the NNPC and the pioneer CEO of the NNPC Ltd.
“Reflecting backwards alone can’t account for the profoundly eventful life I spent to this date, walking through good and bad times, travails and triumphs, pains and happiness, fails and successes and many more that only the sufficiency of Allah will explain.
“At this milestone, I feel the obligation to serve with even greater conviction and with elevated expectation of eternal recompense so deeply pleasing.
“I am hugely indebted to my family for being nearly absent for most of my later years serving our nation and the common good.
“My deep appreciation to my family, friends and associates, my colleagues at work and my teachers (western and of Almajiri extractions), and many unmentioned people who account for many of my accomplishments, unconditional support and my overall wellbeing.
“This is a turning point, and I seek forgiveness from anyone I might have hurt unintentionally or unavoidably,” Kyari wrote on his X handle.
As Kyari marks this significant milestone, he has reiterated his commitment to serving with greater conviction and elevated expectation of eternal recompense.
His story serves as an inspiration to millions of Nigerians, demonstrating that with determination and hard work, anyone can achieve greatness regardless of their background.
Persecondnews reported that President Bola Tinubu had on Tuesday congratulated Kyari on his 60th birthday, commending his diligence and professionalism.
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