Wal Rose Nat Eshiett: Power and Influence Embedded
Rose was, until recently, Group General Manager at the NNPC -not sure of that their name again o – in charge of crude. What that means is that she was one of the most influential Nigerians at that time because every barrel of crude that was sold passed through her table, and we all know the role that crude plays in our economy.
From reports, she ran that portfolio with so much class that, unlike many of our office holders, no EFCC was banging the door after she left, and she didn’t have to disguise herself as a man to escape.
It is no wonder that Nigeria came out for her recent Investiture as Chairman of the Abuja Chapter of the Institute of Directors at the iconic Congress Hall of the Transcorp Hilton in Abuja.
Even me, I carried myself to the Hall to witness the historic female-to-female transition of leadership.
Mbok, Nma Rose was resplendent in a green gown, simple in accoutrement and elegant in carriage. Her speech after the investiture was grand and purposeful, and she remained very regal throughout the ceremony.
From what we saw at the ceremony, it is very clear that the golden era of the institution has just begun, and by extension, its impact on Nigeria would be more than felt.
The only issue here is that of all the plenty food, the afang finished on time. By the time I had finished hugging and greeting all the dignitaries at the event, the afang was cleared. I screamed and looked towards the huge contingent from Akwa Ibom and pointed a finger. Kai. E pain me o.
