NNPC Mourns Ex-GMD, Alternate Chairman, Thomas John

Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) yesterday mourned the death of its former Group Managing Director and Acting Alternate Chairman of the Board, Dr Thomas John.

A statement by the Chief Corporate Communications Officer of the national oil company, Olufemi Soneye, said John died at the age of 84.

The NNPC described John,  its 5th GMD who succeeded the late Dr. Aret Adams from April 1990 to June 1992 as a quintessential administrator and oil & gas industry professional.

He was also a non-executive director, South Atlantic Petroleum (SAPETRO), Executive Chairman, Hydropec Engineering Services Ltd., and former non-executive director, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc., among other positions, the statement said.

“On behalf of the entire NNPC Ltd., management and staff, the GCEO, Mr. Mele Kyari, extends the company’s heartfelt condolences to his dear wife, family, friends and relatives during this very trying period,” the statement added.