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[PHOTO STORY] NNPC GMD, Kyari, other top government officials visit Gbaramatu kingdom

A delegation from the oil and gas industry to the Niger Delta led by the CEO/Group Managing Director of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited, Malam Mele Kolo Kyari, on Thursday, October 14, 2021 paid a courtesy visit to Gbaramatu Kingdom.

The Pere of Gbaramatu kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Oboro-Gbaraun II and other respected traditional rulers in the Niger Delta recieved the GMD at the Pere’s palace in Oporoza town, Gbaramatu kingdom, Delta State.

The traditional rulers present include: HRM Egbesuwei Gbanraun X (Agadagba), Paramount Ruler & Pere Of Ijo-Gbanraun Kingdom; HRM Ovie Monday Obokohwo Whiskey, Paramount Ruler Of Idjerhe Kingdom; HRM, Barr. Peremobowei Shadrach Erebulu Aduo III, Pere & Paramount Ruler Of Kabowei Kingdom; HRM Funpere .G. Akah; Ebedawei of Gbanraun Kingdom; HRM Godwin Ogonoyibo, Alagbabinafa III; Pere & Paramount Ruler of Olodiama Kingdom; HRM Ogonikara Eseimokumo 1, Okirimini; Paramount Ruler & Oguruyeke Of Tubutoru Kingdom; HRM Beri Apoi 111 Oki, Kalasuo Of Ukomu Kingdom; notable chiefs, women, youths, among others.

Kyari arrived Oporoza, the traditional headquarters of Gbaramatu Kingdom on the entourage of the GGM, NAPIMS, Mr. Bala Wunti; Engr. Monday Ovuede, Director, NNPC/CNL JV; Engr. Cosmos Iwueze, Director, Business Services; Mr. Esimaje Brikinn, General Manager, Policy, Government and Public Affairs (PGPA), CNL, among others.

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The Pere of Gbaramatu kingdom in warm handshake with the GMD, NNPC, Malam Mele Kolo

The GMD, NNPC, Malam Mele Kolo Kyari, paying homage to the Pere of Gbaramatu kingdom

Cross section of women chiefs during the visit

Malam Mele Kolo Kyari, addressing the traditional rulers at the Palace of the Pere of Gbaramatu kingdom in Oporoza town.

FROM RIGHT: Malam Mele Kyari, GMD, NNPC; GGM, NAPIMS, Mr. Bala Wunti and Engr. Monday Ovuede, Director, NNPC/CNL JV

The GMD, NNPC, Malam Mele Kolo Kyari, arriving at Oporoza town with his entourage.

High Chief Godspower Gbenekama JP, Fiyewei of Gbaramatu kingdom in warm handshake with the GGM, NAPIMS, Mr. Bala Wunti, while Engr. Monday Ovuede, Director, NNPC/CNL JV, looks on.

High Chief Godspower Gbenekama in a warm handshake with the GMD, NNPC, Malam Mele Kyari.

GMD, NNPC, Malam Mele Kyari

Malam Mele Kyari with Bala Wunti

The Ovie of Idjerhe Kingdom, HRM, King Monday Obukohwo Whiskey JP, addressing the GMD, NNPC, Malam Mele Kolo Kyari and his entourage with Pere of Kabowei Kingdom and Ebedawei of Gbanraun Kingdom, Bayelsa.

FROM RIGHT: Engr. Cosmos Iwueze, Director,  Business Director; Mr. Esimaje Brikinn, General Manager, Policy, Government and Public Affairs (PGPA), CNL.

Malam Mele Kyari and his entourage in group photograph with traditional rulers

Ovie of Idjerhe Kingdom in a warm handshake with the Pere of Kabowei Kingdom

Chiefs paying homage to the traditional rulers at the Pere Palace in Oporoza town

Agadagba of Ijo-Gbanraun, Bayelsa State with the Ovie of Idjerhe Kingdom


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