BREAKING: Ex GMD Of NNPC, Maikanti Baru, Is Dead

The immediate past group managing director of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Maikanti Baru, has passed away.

The current GMD of the state-run oil company, Mele Kyari, disclosed this on Saturday.

He described him as a character worthy of emulation.

“My brother, my friend and my mentor, Dr Maikanti Kachalla Baru, immediate past GMD of NNPC died late last night

“He was of exemplary character and disposition. May Allah forgive him and have mercy upon him.” Kyari said

He however did not give details of what caused Maikanti death.

Baru was appointed NNPC GMD by President Muhammadu Buhari in July 2016, a position he held up until 2019.

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