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| Photo shows GCEO NNPC Ltd, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari (right) with the National President, PENGASSAN, Comrade Festus Osifo at the NNPC Towers, in Abuja on Thursday, August 28, 2025. |
Group CEO of NNPC Ltd., Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, has disclosed that the company is facing attacks from individuals opposed to Nigeria’s progress and current transformation initiatives within the organization.
Ojulari made this revelation while receiving a delegation from the Petroleum & Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) at the NNPC Towers in Abuja on Thursday, August 28, 2025.
He emphasized that change often comes with challenges, but the NNPC leadership remains steadfast and committed to driving reforms that serve the broader interests of Nigerians, refusing to yield to any undue pressure or opposition.
“We are under attack. We will not budge to short-term pressure, as it will not be in the best interest of Nigerians. You cannot drive change without a price, and the transformation is tough,” Ojulari explained.
The GCEO according to a press release issued by the company, emphasised that patience will be required from the Nigerian people at large to get to the other side of change, which will benefit Nigeria and her citizens.
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| GCEO NNPC Ltd, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari in a handshake with the National President, PENGASSAN, Comrade Festus Osifo (m) at the NNPC Towers on the occasion. With them are other officials of the two parties |
He reiterated his commitment to stay focused in driving the mandate given to the team by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
While thanking the leadership of the union for its support, Ojulari assured them to stay calm and build resilience to stay focused during these trials.
“I am overwhelmed with the support from the union executives present here. The enemies of this company and Nigerians will not win,” he added.
He said since coming on board about five months ago, his management team prioritised reviving the nation's refineries in order to put them back into more sustainable and profitable venture by considering the Incorporated Joint Venture (IJV) model.
"Mr. President doesn’t pressure me to do the wrong thing. That is why we are looking at the baseline to ensure whatever we are doing, the refineries work sustainably going forward. We don’t want to pretend and just do some quick fix because there is pressure on us,” Ojulari added.
Earlier in his address, the President of PENGASSAN, Comrade Festus Osifo, said the oil workers union came to thank the NNPC Management for its partnership during the recently held 2025 PENGASSAN Energy & Labour Summit (PEALS) in Abuja.
The Union also acknowledged the “remarkable milestones” recorded so far under the GCEO’s watch.
“Our pipelines are now working. Also, crude oil theft has significantly reduced, leading to increased production. As PENGASSAN, we assure you that we are solidly behind you. We will work with you and collaborate with your team to ensure the stability of the system for the benefit of all Nigerians,” he concluded.
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