The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has voted to appoint Haitham al-Ghais, former Kuwait’s OPEC governor as its new secretary general, Platforms Africa has reliably learnt.
He will replace Sanusi Barkindo, a Nigerian representative at OPEC, who has, for years, held sway as the scribe of the cartel.
In a congratulatory letter obtained by Platforms Africa, Mohammad Barkindo, the secretary general said he believes the global oil market is in very capable hands with the appointment.
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“From my time working collaboratively with you as Kuwait’s OPEC Governor, I know you have a great understanding of the organs and internal workings of the Organization.
This will stand you in good stead and will be a great knowledge platform for when you assume the Secretary General’s responsibilities.
However, I personally recall the challenges of those first few months and the
benefits of advice and guidance I accrued from previous Secretaries General, as
well as past and active Ministers, and with this in mind, I stand ready to be of any
help to you as and when necessary,” he said.
