SAN FRANCISCO, May 31, (THEWILL) – The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) will likely chose Mr. Mohammed Barkindo, a former Group Managing Director (GMD) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), as its next Secretary-General, three sources familiar with the development said Tuesday.
According to a Reuters’ news report, Barkindo, who was GMD of the NNPC from 2009 – 2010, may be appointed on Thursday during OPEC’s Ministers meeting in Vienna.
The cartel, which presently has twelve members, has been seeking a replacement for Libya’s Abdullah al-Badri, who was elected acting secretary-general in December until the end of July after serving full terms.
Barkindo will have to be approved by all members of the organization to claim the top job.
