PPMC in a reformer’s hands

Abdullahi Sabiu

 

Many observers and commentators in the oil and gas industry are convinced that the culture of assessing performance of staff and management of the NNPC has been yielding fruitful results, as hardworking and experienced members of staff keep moving steadily to higher levels. The recent appointment of new Managing Director of Petroleum Products Marketing Company (PPMC) has attracted excitement across the nation. Why?

The transparency mantra at the NNPC is gaining more grounds as merit replaces favoritism in managerial appointments. The spirit of transformation is taking centre-stage as some of the most astute managers are taking over strategic departments and affiliates of the corporation.

The recent appointment of Malam Isiyaku Abdullahi to superintend the affairs of the PPMC has been described as one of the most commendable efforts of the corporation under the Group Managing Director (GMD), Malam Mele Kyari.

Industry experts said the new PPMC appointment is a strong signal that the Mele Kyari-led management is fully determined to uphold professionalism and excellence in the corporation.

Considering the massive support generated by the rendering of 2019 and 2020 profit making by the NNPC, it is clear that the achievements of Kyari era will be different from the ones preceding it, because ethics are of comparatively special focus, especially in the last two years.

Already, public opinion about the upward movement of Isiyaku Abdullahi from the position of Group General Manager of the Corporate Accounts Division at the Headquarters Finance and Accounts Directorate to the Managing Director of the PPMC suggests that it was a right decision at the appropriate time.

To some observers of the ongoing reforms at the corporation, Abdullahi is the bold and courageous Kyari team member capable of delivering on the transformation agenda of the current management of the corporation.

Again, the Northern professionals came in handy on the impact of the latest appointment of the new Managing Director. It said: “PPMC is the artery of the nation’s economy because energy availability, sustainability and distribution are key factors in driving the nation’s economy. As such, Mr. Kyari made the right choice in appointing Mr. Isiyaku Abdullahi as the MD, having even served creditably on the board of the organisation.”

Prior to his appointment, the new PPMC Managing Director has been proactive in his work and quite prudent in his management of the NNPC resources. His friendly nature has reportedly made his subordinates highly motivated to deliver on their official assignments.

Abdullahi Sabiu,

Abuja.

 

 

 

As a super-ordinate whose decisions were mainly informed by staff input and its fine-tuning by him, he has had a smooth service as a Group General Manager of the Accounting Department.

Given the frenzy that greeted his appointment, Abdullahi must have over the years made significant impact on the operations of the finances of the corporation, while ensuring cordial working relationship with staff of the corporation. For the favorable response from persons outside the corporation that greeted his appointment, it is obvious that Abdullahi has many admirers or well-wishers beyond the NNPC.

Stakeholders in the oil and gas sector, especially PENGASSAN, NUPENG, PTD and many others need to continue with their sustained support for the PPMC Managing Director, who has thus far demonstrated a willingness to make the system better than he met it.

Some analysts insist that it would be a matter of time before he transforms the PPMC and reposition it for more profitable operation, founded on transparency and accountability mantra of the Kyari-led management. Some observers said the appointment also proves that the Kyari-led management is watching every staff and management’s performance and rewarding, hardwork and dedication to duties with promotions.

Abdullahi Sabiu,

Abuja.

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