Abuja, April 3, 2025 – Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, has commended the appointment of Mr Bayo Ojulari as the new Chief Executive of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPCL).
In his congratulatory message on Thursday, Lokpobiri described the appointments of Ojulari and the new board chairman, Mr Ahmadu Kida, as well-deserved.
He commended President Bola Tinubu for making strategic appointments in line with the provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act.
The minister said the decision would further strengthen the legal framework governing the oil and gas sector, ensuring greater efficiency, accountability, and competitiveness.
He said the decision was crucial step toward further repositioning NNPC Ltd. to meet the demands of the evolving global energy landscape.
Lokpobiri expressed optimism that Ojulari and his team would significantly grow the NNPC Ltd. from their experiences to achieve the national energy objectives.
The minister reaffirmed the commitment of the Ministry of Petroleum Resources to continue collaborating with NNPC Ltd.’s leadership in delivering on its mandate.
He also called on industry stakeholders, investors, and partners to support the new management team in advancing Nigeria’s oil and gas sector.
Lokpobiri advised all stakeholders to rally behind this new leadership to enhance production capacity, optimise value across the petroleum value chain, and secure a sustainable future for the sector. He thanked Mr Mele
