Samba Seye emerges as the new Managing Director, Total Nigeria

By Alao Matthew

Total Nigeria Plc has appointed Dr. Samba Seye as the new Mangaing Director  of the company.

Seye would be replacing Mr. Imrane Barry who has been re-assigned to TotalEnergies SE Headquarters in Paris from his previous position as the MD Total Nigeria

Seye’s appointment was confirmed in statement by the Charles Ebereonwu, Country Communications Manager, Total Nigeria on Monday.

According to the statement, “Dr. Seye holds a Doctorate Degree in fluid mechanics from the University of Sciences and Techniques of Lille, France, where he was assigned  as an Assistant lecturer from 1990 until 1993.

“He joined Shell working in various capacities before joining Total Marketing and Services in 2014 as a Project Manager in the Strategy Department.

“In 2015, he was appointed as Deputy Executive Vice President, West Africa, a position he held until his appointment as Vice President Specialties/General Trade Total MS /Africa, in 2016. Thereafter, he was appointed Executive Vice President West Africa, Total MS /Africa, in 2017. He has been a member of the TotalEnergies SE Ethics Committee since 2019.

“The newly Assigned Managing Director Dr. Seye is a thorough-bred professional with experience across several countries. His appointment takes effect from today, September 01, 2021.”