Maryamu Idris, Managing Director of NNPC Trading Limited, has been appointed as Nigeria’s National Representative to the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). This appointment was announced by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) in a statement on Thursday.
As National Representative, Maryamu Idris will play a crucial role in shaping both domestic and international energy policies. She will continue to lead NNPC Trading Limited while representing Nigeria on the global stage as the country’s principal technical liaison within OPEC. Her dual roles will position her at the intersection of national oil management and international energy policy.
Maryamu Idris will contribute to technical deliberations and policy recommendations as a member of OPEC’s Economic Commission Board (ECB). She will also coordinate closely with the OPEC Governor and national stakeholders, including NNPC Limited, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), and the Ministry of Petroleum Resources. This will ensure that Nigeria’s energy interests are effectively represented and aligned with broader OPEC objectives.
With a career spanning over two decades in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, Maryamu Idris brings a wealth of experience to her new role. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the University of Abuja and a Master of Science degree in Energy Economics from the University of Dundee, Scotland. Her professional background includes roles at the Bureau of Public Enterprises, the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, and NNPC, where she rose through the ranks in the Crude Oil Marketing Division.
Prior to her appointment as Managing Director of NNPC Trading Limited in April 2025, Maryamu Idris served as Executive Director of Crude and Condensate and Executive Director of Planning and Commercial. Her expertise and experience will be invaluable in her new role as National Representative to OPEC.
The appointment of Maryamu Idris as Nigeria’s OPEC Representative reinforces the country’s commitment to effective representation and participation in international energy policy discussions. As Nigeria continues to navigate the complex global energy landscape, Maryamu Idris’s leadership and expertise will be crucial in shaping the country’s energy strategies and promoting its interests on the international stage.
