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Revision as of 05:54, 6 July 2022
Mohammed Sanusi Barkindo | |
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محمد باركينطو | |
.jpg) Barkindo in September 2016 | |
| 28th Secretary General of OPEC | |
| Assumed office 1 August 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Abdallah Salem el-Badri |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 April 1959 Yola, Adamawa, Nigeria |
| Died | 6 July 2022 (aged 63) |
| Alma mater | Ahmadu Bello University (Zaria, Nigeria) Southeastern University (Washington, D.C., USA) |
Mohammed Sanusi Barkindo (born 20 April 1959) was a Nigerian politician. From 1 August 2016 until his death, he was the Secretary General of OPEC.[1] He previously served as Acting Secretary General in 2006, represented Nigeria on OPEC's Economic Commission Board during 1993–2008, led the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation during 2009–2010, and has headed Nigeria's technical delegation to UN climate negotiations since 1991.[2][3][4]
Early life and education
Barkindo completed his bachelor's degree in political science from Ahmadu Bello University (Zaria, Nigeria) in 1981 and Master of Business Administration degree from Washington University in 1991[citation needed]. Prior to MBA, in 1988 he earned a postgraduate diploma in Petroleum Economics from Oxford University. Also, he was awarded an honorary doctorate from Federal University of Technology Yola.[2][3]
Death
Mohammed Barkindo died about 11pm on Tuesday, 5 July 2022 at the age of 63. His death was announced by the GMD of NNPP, Mele Kyari [1]
References
- ^ "Profile of HE Mohammad Sanusi Barkindo, Secretary General of OPEC" (PDF). OPEC.
- ^ a b "Mohammad Barkindo takes office as OPEC Secretary General" (Press release). OPEC. 1 August 2016. Retrieved 1 August 2016.
- ^ a b "Barkindo CV" (PDF). OPEC. 11 August 2016. Archived from the original (PDF) on 12 September 2016. Retrieved 24 August 2016.
- ^ "Incoming OPEC Sec-Gen Says Group Intent on Stronger Unity". Reuters. 2 June 2016. Archived from the original on 17 August 2016. Retrieved 13 July 2016.
External links
- Chilcote, Ryan (2 June 2016). New OPEC Chief: Our Future Is Bright (televised interview). Vienna: Bloomberg News.
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