Senator Oshiomhole Alleges Improper Appointment of Akpabio’s Daughter at NNPC
Senator Adams Oshiomhole alleged that the daughter of Senate President Godswill Akpabio obtained a position at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) without following due process, and that former NNPC Group Chief Executive Officer Mele Kyari facilitated the appointment. Oshiomhole also accused Akpabio of having a personal interest in NNPC. He stated that information available to他s
Senator Adams Oshiomhole alleged that the daughter of Senate President Godswill Akpabio obtained a position at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) without following due process. He further alleged that former NNPC Group Chief Executive Officer Mele Kyari facilitated the appointment. Oshiomhole also accused Akpabio of having a personal interest in NNPC. He stated that information available to him suggested the appointment did not follow the normal recruitment process. According to NigerianEye.com, Oshiomhole claimed that nepotism is widespread at NNPC, with officials routinely placing relatives, children, uncles, cousins, and in-laws.
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