The Group Chief Govt Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian Nationwide Petroleum Firm Restricted (NNPC Ltd.), Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, has disclosed that the corporate is dealing with coordinated assaults from people and teams against its ongoing transformation agenda.
Ojulari made this revelation on Thursday whereas internet hosting a delegation from the nationwide management of the Petroleum and Pure Fuel Senior Employees Affiliation of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) on the NNPC Towers in Abuja.
“We’re underneath assault. We is not going to budge to short-term stress, because it is not going to be in the perfect curiosity of Nigerians. You can’t drive change and not using a worth, and the transformation is hard,” Ojulari said.
Dedication to Transformation and Nationwide Curiosity
The NNPC boss confused that the corporate stays targeted on delivering on its mandate regardless of challenges, including that the reforms being carried out will finally serve Nigerians.
“Endurance shall be required from the Nigerian folks to get to the opposite facet of change, which is able to profit the nation and its residents. I’m dedicated to staying targeted on the mandate given to us by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” he stated.
Ojulari assured union leaders that the administration staff would proceed to prioritize resilience and stability within the face of opposition.
“I’m overwhelmed with the assist from the union executives current right here. The enemies of this firm and Nigerians is not going to win,” he added.
Concentrate on Reviving Nigeria’s Refinery
Since assuming workplace about 5 months in the past, Ojulari famous that his administration has targeted on reviving Nigeria’s refineries.
He defined that the corporate is exploring the Integrated Joint Enterprise (IJV) mannequin to make the refineries extra sustainable and worthwhile.
“Mr. President doesn’t stress me to do the mistaken factor. That’s the reason we’re going again to the baseline to make sure no matter we’re doing, the refineries work sustainably going ahead. We don’t need to fake and simply do some fast repair as a result of there may be stress on us,” he defined.
PENGASSAN Pledges Help
In his remarks, the President of PENGASSAN, Comrade Festus Osifo, recommended the NNPC Administration for its collaboration throughout the lately held 2025 PENGASSAN Power & Labour Summit (PEALS) in Abuja.
He acknowledged what he described as “outstanding milestones” achieved underneath Ojulari’s management, notably in tackling crude oil theft and enhancing manufacturing.
“Our pipelines at the moment are working. Additionally, crude oil theft has considerably decreased, resulting in elevated manufacturing. As PENGASSAN, we guarantee you that we’re solidly behind you. We are going to work with you and collaborate along with your staff to make sure the steadiness of the system for the good thing about all Nigerians,” Osifo stated.
The union reaffirmed its readiness to face with the NNPC administration in making certain sustainable progress in Nigeria’s oil and gasoline sector.
What You Ought to Know
- Earlier, the NNPCL introduced that Petrobras, Brazil’s state-owned oil large, is exploring contemporary alternatives in Nigeria’s upstream sector, with particular consideration to deepwater and ultra-deep-water alternatives.
- In an announcement posted on X (previously twitter) on Wednesday, NNPCL stated its Govt Vice-President for Upstream, Udy Ntia, met with Petrobras Chief Govt Officer, Magda Chambriard, on the sidelines of President Bola Tinubu’s state go to to Brazil.