Ahmadu Musa Kida has been appointed as the new board chairman of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL).

He has a strong background in engineering, the oil industry, and sports.

Here are seven key things to know about him:

1. He hails from Borno State– Kida is originally from Borno State and has [/b]built an extensive career in both the energy sector and sports administration.

2. A trained engineer with international credentials – He earned a degree in civil engineering from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, in 1984 and later obtained a postgraduate diploma in petroleum engineering from the Institut Francaise du Petrol (IFP) in Paris.

3. Started his career at Elf Petroleum Nigeria – Kida began working in the oil industry as a trainee engineer at Elf Petroleum Nigeria before joining Total Exploration and Production.

4. Rose to the top in the oil sector – After years of experience, he became the Deputy Managing Director of Deep Water Services at Total Nigeria in 2015, showcasing his expertise in the energy industry.

5. A former basketball player – Kida was actively involved in basketball before transitioning into leadership roles in the oil sector.

6. President of the Nigerian Basketball Federation (NBBF) – He has played a key role in shaping Nigerian basketball, serving as the president of the NBBF board.

7. Held leadership roles in other energy firms – Before his appointment as NNPCL chairman, he was an Independent Non-Executive Director at Pan Ocean-Newcross Group, contributing to the growth of Nigeria’s oil and gas sector.

With his vast experience in the petroleum industry and sports management, Kida’s appointment as NNPCL chairman signals a new phase of leadership for the national oil company.