NNPC, Dangote cement a powerful alliance to secure Nigeria’s energy future

Group CEO of NNPC Ltd., Mr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari receives the President/Chief Executive of Dangote Group, Mr. Aliko Dangote during a visit by the latter to the NNPC Towers, on Thursday, May 8, 2025.

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) and Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals (DPRP) have reinforced their strategic partnership, committing to deepen collaboration that will enhance Nigeria’s energy security and drive national prosperity.

During a recent courtesy visit by Alhaji Aliko Dangote, President and CEO of the Dangote Group, to NNPC’s Group Chief Executive Officer, Bayo Ojulari, both leaders emphasized that there is no rivalry between their organizations. Dangote clarified that the Dangote refinery and NNPC are partners working together, not competitors.

This commitment, according to a press release signed by Olufemi O. Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer, NNPC Ltd, was made during a courtesy visit by the President/Chief Executive of Dangote Group, Mr. Aliko Dangote, and his delegation to the Group CEO of NNPC Ltd., Mr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, and members of the company’s Senior Management Team at the NNPC Towers, on Thursday, May 8, 2025.

During the visit, Dangote pledged to collaborate with the new NNPC Management to ensure energy security for Nigeria.

“There is no competition between us, we are not here to compete with NNPC Ltd. NNPC is part and parcel of our business and we are also part of NNPC. This is an era of co-operation between the two organizations,” Dangote added.

While congratulating the GCEO and the senior management team on their “well-deserved appointments,” Dangote acknowledged the enormity of the responsibility ahead, noting that the GCEO is shouldering a monumental task, which he expressed confidence that with the capable hands at his disposal in NNPC, the task is surmountable.

Group CEO of NNPC Ltd., Mr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari (10th from right) in a group photograph with President/Chief Executive of Dangote Group, Mr. Aliko Dangote (11th from right) and senior management team members of the two companies at the NNPC Towers, on Thursday, May 8, 2025

In his remarks, the GCEO, Mr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari assured Dangote of a mutually beneficial partnership anchored on healthy competition and productive collaboration.

Ojulari highlighted the exceptional caliber of talent he met in NNPC Ltd., describing the workforce as a dedicated, highly skilled and hardworking professionals, who are consistently keen on delivering value for Nigeria.

Expressing the company’s readiness to build a legacy of national prosperity through innovation and shared purpose, Ojulari said NNPC will sustain its collaboration with the Dangote Group, especially where there is commercial advantage for Nigeria.

Both executives also committed to being the relationship managers for their respective organisations through sustained productive collaboration and healthy competition, thereby envisioning limitless opportunities for both organizations.
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