President Goodluck Jonathan has nominated the petroleum minister Diezani Allison-Madueke to succeed the incumbent OPEC secretary general Abdullah al-Badri when his tenure expires in December 2014.
According to Analysts, if the bid succeeds the petroleum minister will be the first female secretary general of OPEC.
Three Nigerians have occupied this position they include, M.O. Feyide (January 1, 1975 – December 31, 1976), former Petroleum Resources Minister, Rilwanu Lukman (January 1, 1995 – December 31, 2000) and Mohammed Barkindo (January 1, 2006 – December 31, 2006).
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