Beyond the Sack of NNPC Board

[Leadership]

The sack of Engr. Austen Olusegun Oniwon as the group managing director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) was predictable. Mr. Oniwon was asked to go on compulsory retirement, along with three of his group executive directors: Mr. Michael Arokodare, in charge of finance and accounts; Mr. Phillip Chukwu, refineries & petrochemicals; and Mr. Billy Agha, engineering & technology. Appointed to replace Oniwon is Engr. Andrew Yakubu, former managing director of Warri Refinery and Petr