The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr Ibe Kachikwu, is one of the most influential people in Africa in the year, 2017.
This is according to a London-based magazine, the “New African.”
The Director, Press and Public Relations in the Ministry of Petroleum Resources, Mr. Idang Alibi, said Kachikwu was chosen in the area of Business and Finance.
In a statement issued by Alibi, the publisher of the magazine, Mr. Omar Yedder, was quoted as saying that: “Kachikwu is dedicated to changing the African narrative and fighting for its interests.
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“It is in accordance with that tradition that Dr. Kachikwu was spotlighted as one of the greatest influencers of the continent in 2017.
“My organisation hopes to continue on this journey alongside people engaged in transformational roles across the continent.
“The magazine is celebrating and reflecting on what shaped the African continent in 2017, and recognised men and women who were change-makers and influencers in a number of sectors and industries.’’
