Ojulari, Lokpobiri seal alliance for oil sector growth

Mkpoikana Udoma

Port Harcourt — The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPC Ltd, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, has pledged unwavering commitment to forging strategic partnerships with critical stakeholders in a bid to execute President Bola Tinubu’s mandate for the oil and gas sector.

Ojulari made the declaration during a courtesy visit to the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, in Abuja, where both parties emphasized the urgency of collaboration over antagonism in achieving national objectives.

The newly appointed NNPCL boss emphasized that he and his executive leadership team were 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 said.

Responding, Senator Lokpobiri expressed full confidence in Ojulari and his leadership team, describing them as the most capable set of executives assembled in NNPC Ltd’s history.

“This is arguably the strongest leadership team NNPC Ltd has ever assembled. 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.”

Lokpobiri also assured the NNPC Ltd chief of the Ministry’s support, stating that his office would provide strategic guidance and an enabling environment to ensure the national oil company thrives.

“The success of NNPC Ltd is the success of Nigeria. And that is why I’m committed to working closely with Mr. Ojulari and his team to ensure delivery on the expectations of President Bola Tinubu and the Nigerian people.”