New NNPC boss pledges to deliver on mandates

The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Mr Bayo Ojulari, has reaffirmed his commitment to forging strong and effective partnerships with key stakeholders to successfully deliver on the strategic mandates entrusted to him by President Bola Tinubu.

Ojulari made this pledge on Wednesday during a courtesy visit to the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, underscoring a shared vision of progress and performance for Nigeria’s oil and gas industry.

Speaking during the visit, the GCEO emphasised that he and his executive leadership team are stepping into office with a spirit of collaboration and a deep resolve to make a lasting impact.

He noted that NNPC’s success will depend on close synergy with the Ministry of Petroleum, the 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.

Responding, Lokpobiri expressed strong confidence in the new leadership of the NNPC, 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 oil minister said.

He assured 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 to thrive and deliver on its national mandate.

A statement by the company’s spokesman, Olufemi Soneye, disclosed that this 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.