Both awards were given to Dr. Abdul- Hamid in recognition of his exceptional business practices, achievements, and leadership qualities exhibited at the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) in driving economic growth while making meaningful contributions to the overall economy.

It will be recalled that the NPA Boss was adjudged the Best CEO of the year 2023, and also, in 2022, he received the Outstanding Public Sector CEO’s Award.

This year, however, Dr. Abdul -Hamid carried home two different awards – CEO of the Year Oil and Gas (Downstream) and the CEO of the Year Public Sector, crowning his hard work and exemplary leadership as the CEO of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA).

In his remarks, the NPA Chief Executive Officer who doubles as the President of the Africa Refiners and distributors Association (ARDA), dedicated the two awards to the Directors, Departmental heads as well as Management, and staff of the NPA for their hard work and dedication towards the tenet and vision of the National Petroleum Authority.