Under the leadership of Group Chief Executive Officer Bashir Bayo Ojulari, NNPC Limited is redefining how a national oil corporation can achieve stability and growth in a volatile industry. By fostering a culture of trust, dialogue, and collaboration, the company has strengthened its role in Nigeria’s energy sector, ensuring operational resilience while positioning the country as a leader in Africa’s growing energy market.
At the 2025 Inaugural Annual Downstream Petroleum Week, Ojulari emphasized that collaboration is key to unlocking value and accelerating commercialisation in Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector. He highlighted the importance of partnerships across supply chains, infrastructure projects, and operational alliances, stressing that collective responsibility and coordinated efforts are essential for sustainable development and long-term sector growth.
NNPC’s approach to industrial relations under Ojulari has minimized strikes and fostered harmony with major unions, including NUPENG and PENGASSAN. Structured dialogue, transparent policies, and proactive engagement have replaced uncertainty with trust, ensuring uninterrupted operations. Simultaneously, the corporation has strengthened investor confidence through consistent communication and collaborative problem-solving, signaling that Nigeria is a stable environment for petroleum investments.
Ojulari has prioritized collaboration with regulatory bodies and host communities to secure long-term stability. Regular consultations with agencies like the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission and initiatives involving local communities have reduced grievances, improved infrastructure, and fostered shared prosperity. This integrated approach demonstrates that sustainable growth in Nigeria’s energy sector depends on partnerships that balance economic, social, and regulatory interests.
The human element of leadership underpins NNPC’s achievements. Ojulari’s consensus-building, transparent communication, and strategic stakeholder engagement have transformed the corporation into a model of operational excellence and social responsibility. By investing in relationships across unions, investors, regulators, and communities, NNPC has created a blueprint for sustainable growth, proving that stability in the petroleum sector is achieved not through force, but through dialogue, alignment, and trust.
source: The Sun