[PHOTOS] Former NNPC MD, Mohammed Barkindo Now OPEC Secretary General

 A former Group Managing Director of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mohammed Barkindo, has been appointed as the Secretary-General of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).

He replaces Libya’s Abdalla El-Badri, who had completed full terms.

Barkindo was the NNPC GMD from 2009 to 2010. He has also been an acting Secretary-General of OPEC in 2006.

The Federal Government nominated Barkindo for the position citing his qualification and experience. Another photo below.