Ex-NNPC GMD, Alternate Chairman, Thomas John, Dies

A former Group Managing Director (GMD) and Acting Alternate Chairman of the Board of the defunct Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Dr. Thomas Maurice Asuquo John, is dead.

Aged 84 years, Dr John, a quintessential administrator and oil & gas industry professional, was the 5th GMD of NNPC, succeeding the late Dr. Aret Adams from April 1990 to June 1992.

A statement by Olufemi O. Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer, NNPCL, Abuja, dated December 14, 2023, stated that 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.

“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.

“May his soul rest in peace,” the statement said.