NNPC makes new leadership appointments

Oritsegbubemi Omatseyin

Lagos — The Board of Directors of NNPC Limited has announced a series of strategic leadership appointments, reflecting the company’s continuous dedication to enhancing corporate governance, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring long-term success in Nigeria’s energy sector.

A press statement signed by the the Chief Corporate Communications Officer of the NNPC, Olufemi Soneye, revealed that under the current management structure,  Mr. Adedapo Segun, has been elevated to the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO); Udobong Ntia has been appointed as Executive Vice President (EVP), Upstream and  Mr. Isiyaku Abdullahi has been named Executive Vice President (EVP), Downstream.

Before the reorganisation, Umar Ajiya was CFO, Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan was in charge of the upstream operations, while Segun manned the downstream activities of the NNPC.

According to the statement, the appointments align with NNPC’s commitment to building a unified and competent leadership team to drive operational excellence and support the organisation’s strategic objectives.

The Board and Management of NNPC extended deepest appreciation to Mr. Umar Ajiya and Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa A. Eyesan for their outstanding dedication and service to NNPC, the statement said.

It added: “NNPC remains committed to achieving operational excellence, enhancing global competitiveness, and ensuring financial sustainability, while prioritising the interests of the Nigerian public in the petroleum industry.”