The Group Managing Director, Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd on Monday, 31st January, 2022 at the University Auditorium, Main Campus, Gidan Kwano will deliver the Federal University of Technology, Minna, 30th Convocation Lecture titled: “Energy Transition and Energy Accessibility – The New Paradigm.”
According to a press release signed by the Deputy Director, Information, Publications and Public Relations Unit, FUT Minna, Mrs. Lydia W. Legbo, she said that Mal. Mele Kolo Kyari, will deliver the lecture at the University Auditorium, Main Campus, Gidan Kwano by 4:00pm.
“The University will also on Wednesday, 2nd February, 2022 Award Honorary Doctorate Degrees (Honoris Causa) to four (4) eminent Nigerians in recognition of their contributions to National Development, the statement said.
The distinguished Nigerians to receive the Award Honorary Doctorate Degrees (Honoris Causa) are: General Abdulsalami Abubakar, GCFR, Former Head of State, Federal Republic of Nigeria; Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, CON, President, African Development Bank; Mal. Mele Kolo Kyari, Group Managing Director, NNPC Ltd and Alhaji Abdul Samad Rabiu, CON, Founder and Chairman, BUA Group.
The Federal University of Technology, Minna is a Federal Government owned University in Nigeria. It was established on 1st February, 1983. The objective for its establishment is to give effect to the Nation’s drive for the much-needed self-reliance in Science, Engineering and especially Technology. It is a specialized University of Technology.
