New Era for NNPC: Bayo Ojulari takes the helm

Photo shows R-L: New Group CEO NNPC Ltd, Mr. Bayo Ojulari and his predecessor, Mr. Mele Kyari display handover notes during a brief handover ceremony held at the NNPC Towers, Abuja on Friday.

Bayo Ojulari has officially taken over as the new Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), succeeding Mele Kyari. 

This transition occurred during a brief handover ceremony held at the NNPC Towers on Friday, April 4, 2025, a press release signed by Olufemi O. Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd., said.

In his remarks, Ojulari commended his predecessor, Mele Kyari, for his significant contributions to the growth of NNPC Ltd and his dedicated service to the nation. 

Ojulari also pledged to build on Kyari’s achievements, ensuring continuity and progress in the company’s operations. 

He disclosed that the objective of his management was to consolidate on the successes of his predecessor and take the company to the next level.

He said though the targets set for his management were quite enormous, he would be relying on the co-operation of the Management and staff of the company, as well as the counsel of his predecessor to achieve set targets.

“I will be counting on your support. I will need it. I will be coming around to seek your counsel,” Ojulari told Kyari.

Photo shows L-R: Former Group CEO NNPC Ltd, Mr. Mele Kyari in a warm handshake with the new GCEO, Mr. Bayo Ojulari shortly after a brief handover ceremony held at the NNPC Towers, Abuja on Friday. 

Earlier in his remarks, Kyari congratulated Ojulari and thanked the Management 
and staff of the company for their support while in office.

He pledged to do everything within his power to support the new Management to succeed, stressing that he was only a call away.

With his appointment, NNPC is poised to continue its strategic growth and development in the oil and gas sector.
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