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.
“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.
