Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), Mr. Bayo Ojulari, has reaffirmed his commitment to successfully deliver on the strategic mandate entrusted to him by President Bola Tinubu.
The NNPC GCEO stated that he would work to deliver on the presidential mandate by forging strong and effective partnerships with key stakeholders
Ojulari made the pledge during a courtesy visit to the Honourable Minister of Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, on Wednesday.
The visit, as stated in a press release by the NNPC Ltd Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, underscored a shared vision of progress and performance for Nigeria’s oil and gas industry.
Speaking during the visit, the NNPC GCEO emphasised that he and his executive leadership team were stepping into office with a spirit of collaboration and a deep resolve to make a lasting impact.
He noted that the success of NNPC Ltd will depend on close synergy with the Ministry of Petroleum, Ministry of Finance and other relevant institutions to break through bureaucratic barriers and accelerate results.
“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.
“Our goal is to bridge gaps, foster alignment, and move forward with a united front. Antagonism benefits no one; collaboration is how we win,” Ojulari stated.
In response, Senator Lokpobiri expressed strong confidence in the new leadership of NNPC Ltd, noting that he has known many members of the management team personally and has received outstanding reports about their professional capabilities.
“This is arguably the strongest leadership team NNPC Ltd has ever assembled.
“Now is the time to translate that reputation into measurable results especially in increasing crude oil production and ensuring the sector delivers optimal value to the Nigerian people,” the minister said.
Senator Lokpobiri assured Mr. Ojulari of his unwavering support and strategic guidance, adding that his office would work closely with the GCEO to provide the enabling environment for NNPC Ltd to thrive and deliver on its national mandate.
The renewed spirit of partnership signals a new chapter for the oil and gas industry, marked by purposeful collaboration, operational excellence, and a shared commitment to national development, it was added in the release.
