NNPC Ltd GCEO Bashir Ojulari champions powerful partnerships to drive Nigeria’s oil sector revival

Photo shows Group CEO, NNPC Ltd, Mr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari (right) in a warm handshake with the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, during the courtesy visit by the GCEO to the Minister in Abuja, on Wednesday.

Bashir Bayo Ojulari, Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), has pledged to build strong, transformational partnerships with key stakeholders to fulfill the strategic goals set by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Mr. Ojulari made this pledge during a courtesy visit to the Honourable Minister of Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, underscoring a shared vision of progress and performance for Nigeria’s oil and gas industry.

Speaking during the visit, the GCEO emphasized 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 Ltd'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.

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,” the Minister said. “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 Honourable Minister 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.

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,” a press statement signed by Olufemi Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer, NNPC Ltd., concluded 
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