Mohammed Shosanya
The Board of Trustees of the Nigerian Institution of Petroleum Engineers (NiPeTE) has expressed its unanimous vote of confidence in the leadership of its National Chairman,Engr. Prisca Kanebi.
The board conveyed its satisfaction in a communique issued on Tuesday in Lagos and signed by the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Prof. Michael Onyekonwu,
Onyekonwu commended Kanebi for her unwavering dedication,commitment, and focus in advancing the goals of NiPeTE and contributing significantly to the growth and development of Nigeria’s oil and gas industry.
He noted Kanebi’s tireless efforts in promoting best practices, innovation, and sustainable development in the sector had not gone unnoticed.
He said that under her stewardship, NiPeTE has achieved significant milestones, and the Board is confident that her visionary leadership will continue to drive the association toward even greater success.
“In light of Kanebi’s impressive track record and the positive impact of her tenure, the Board of Trustees, alongside the Fellows and members of NiPeTE, wholeheartedly reaffirms our support for her re-election for another term,” Onyekonwu stated.
He added:“We believe that her leadership will continue to foster growth, collaboration, and excellence within both NiPeTE and the broader petroleum engineering community.”
He implored all members of NiPeTE to rally behind Engr. Kanebi as she seeks re-election, confident in her ability to lead the association to new heights in the coming years.
He emphasised that the election was transparent,fair,and in accordance with the institution’s governing framework, ensuring that the principles of accountability and fairness were upheld.
“The re-election of Kanebi followed NiPeTE’s electoral guidelines and met all necessary requirements. It was fully endorsed by the members of the institution, and any suggestion to the contrary is inaccurate and unfounded,” said Prof. Onyekonwu.
He expressed concern over the spread of misleading information regarding the re-election process and called on the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) to refrain from making unsupported claims that could tarnish the reputation of NiPeTE and its leadership.
He added:“It is essential that we work together to uphold the integrity of the engineering profession, rather than engage in divisive rhetoric that undermines the achievements of the petroleum engineering community”
He reiterated the board’s full confidence in Engr. Kanebi’s leadership and commended her significant contributions to the nation’s oil and gas sector.