The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC, has described its Secretary-General, HE Mohammad Sanusi Barkindo, who died shockingly at about 11.00pm last night, Tuesday July 5 in his home country, Nigeria as, “the much-loved leader of the OPEC Secretariat”.
Hours before Barkindo’s death, President Muhammadu Buhari, during a short reception organized in honour of the now demised OPEC Secretary-General, said, Barkindo’s six-year tenure, was challenging as a result of volatility in the price of crude oil at the International market and the negative effect of COVID-19 pandemic.
Buhari, had declared that posterity will smile on Barkindo for demonstrating leadership, which helped to rally industry players and pushed through the turbulent times.
The OPEC Secretariat in a sequence of tweet this morning, Wednesday July 6, stated: “OPEC Secretary General, HE Mohammad Sanusi Barkindo, passed away yesterday in his home country Nigeria. He was the much-loved leader of the OPEC Secretariat and his passing is a profound loss to the entire OPEC Family, the oil industry and the international community.
“OPEC extends its deepest condolences to his family, friends, colleagues, loved ones and his home country, Nigeria.
“This tragedy is a shock to the OPEC Family. We express our sorrow and deep gratitude for the over 40 years of selfless service that Mohammad Sanusi Barkindo gave to OPEC. His dedication and leadership will inspire OPEC for many years to come”.
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