Former Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, has dismissed reports suggesting he is in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), describing the claim as mischievous and entirely false.
Reacting via his verified X (formerly Twitter) account on Saturday, Kyari expressed dismay over what he described as a calculated attempt to damage his reputation and mislead the public.
“Over the past few days and in particular in the past two hours, I have been inundated with calls from concerned family and friends over claims by an online newspaper that I was in EFCC custody,” he said.
“This is clear mischief and a calculated attempt by the newspaper and its sponsors to achieve a desired outcome, which only they know.”
Kyari stated that he is currently taking a well-deserved rest following the recent dissolution of the NNPCL board and management by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
He noted that during his 34-year career in the corporation, 17 of which were in top management, he rarely had time off work.
“I served not only my country but also God. I am happy to account for my stewardship,” he said.
“I must emphasise that I served with the fear of God, knowing fully well as a Muslim that if I do not account before man, I will surely account before Allah.”
He warned that the spread of falsehoods could have far-reaching consequences, particularly in damaging investor confidence and the international image of the country.
“Disinformation does not serve the interest of the NNPCL or Nigeria. It sends the wrong signal to investors and the global community,” Kyari said. Online learning
He appealed to the media to uphold journalistic integrity by verifying reports before publication and urged them to avoid being manipulated by vested interests.
“I sincerely thank my family and friends who have reached out to me or tried to do so, and assure them that I am available to respond to all lawful queries,” he added.
Kyari served as GCEO of the NNPCL under former President Muhammadu Buhari and continued under President Tinubu until the recent reorganisation of the corporation.
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