In a decisive move to steer Nigeria’s oil and gas sector toward renewed growth, the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), Mr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, has reiterated his commitment to forging strategic partnerships with key stakeholders to deliver on the company’s national mandate.
During a courtesy visit to the Honourable Minister of Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, Mr. Ojulari emphasized the need for collaboration across institutions, describing synergy as the engine for progress.
Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), right, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri in a chat with the Group CEO, NNPC Ltd, Mr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari (left) when the latter paid him a courtesy visit in Abuja, on Wednesday.
“We are here with a mindset of partnership—partnership with the Ministry of Petroleum Resources, with the Ministry of Finance, and with all other critical stakeholders,” the GCEO stated. “Our goal is to bridge gaps, foster alignment, and move forward with a united front. Antagonism benefits no one; collaboration is how we win.”
Mr. Ojulari, who assumed office alongside a newly constituted executive leadership team, highlighted the importance of dismantling bureaucratic bottlenecks and accelerating reforms that will enhance operational outcomes.
In response, Senator Lokpobiri praised the new leadership, calling it possibly the strongest management team NNPC Ltd has ever had. He urged the team to translate their competence into measurable impact—particularly in boosting crude oil production and ensuring the industry delivers tangible benefits to the Nigerian people.
“This is arguably the strongest leadership team NNPC Ltd has ever assembled,” the Minister remarked. “Now is the time to translate that reputation into measurable results.”
He also pledged the ministry’s unwavering support, promising to provide the enabling environment necessary for NNPC Ltd to achieve its strategic goals.
The meeting marked the beginning of what both parties described as a “new chapter” for the industry—one defined by unity, transparency, and a shared resolve to deliver lasting value for Nigeria.
