Mangalore: A. Mohammed Ali Shihab, a 2011-batch IAS officer of the Nagaland cadre, has assumed charge as Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) of Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL).
Shihab took charge of the position on Thursday. MRPL, a Schedule ‘A’ Central Public Sector Enterprise and a subsidiary of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC), has welcomed his appointment.
Mohammed Ali Shihab Assumes Charge as MRPL CVO
Mohammed Ali Shihab brings extensive administrative experience and exposure to public governance to his new role at MRPL.
During his career, he has served in several key leadership positions across the Government of Nagaland, including:
- State Secretariat
- District Administration
- Various flagship development sectors
- Policy implementation and governance initiatives
His career has been marked by experience in administration, governance reforms and development programmes.
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Key Responsibilities as Chief Vigilance Officer
As CVO, Mohammed Ali Shihab will oversee MRPL’s vigilance framework and play an important role in strengthening transparency and accountability within the organisation.
His responsibilities will include:
- Strengthening the company’s vigilance mechanisms.
- Promoting integrity and ethical conduct.
- Enhancing internal oversight systems.
- Supporting robust corporate governance practices.
- Strengthening transparency and accountability across the organisation.
His public administration experience is expected to support MRPL’s efforts to maintain strong governance and internal control standards.
MRPL Focuses on Transparency and Good Governance
The appointment comes as MRPL continues to focus on strengthening its vigilance and corporate governance framework.
The company has expressed confidence that Shihab’s administrative experience and leadership will contribute to further improving its vigilance systems and internal oversight mechanisms.
His role is expected to reinforce MRPL’s commitment to transparency, integrity, ethical conduct and effective governance.
About Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited
Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL) is a Schedule ‘A’ Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. It is a subsidiary of ONGC and operates a major petroleum refinery in Mangalore, Karnataka, producing a range of petroleum products for domestic and other markets.
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