The Group Chief Govt Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian Nationwide Petroleum Firm Restricted (NNPC Ltd.), Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, has disclosed that the corporate is going through coordinated assaults from people and {groups} against its ongoing transformation agenda.
Ojulari made this revelation on Thursday whereas internet hosting a delegation from the nationwide management of the Petroleum and Pure Fuel Senior Employees Affiliation of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) on the NNPC Towers in Abuja.
“We’re underneath assault. We won’t budge to short-term stress, because it won’t be in the very best curiosity of Nigerians. You can’t drive change and not using a worth, and the transformation is hard,” Ojulari said.
The NNPC boss harassed that the corporate stays targeted on delivering on its mandate regardless of challenges, including that the reforms being applied will in the end serve Nigerians.
“Persistence might be required from the Nigerian folks to get to the opposite facet of change, which can profit the nation and its residents. I’m dedicated to staying targeted on the mandate given to us by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” he mentioned.
Ojulari assured union leaders that the administration workforce would proceed to prioritize resilience and stability within the face of opposition.
“I’m overwhelmed with the help from the union executives current right here. The enemies of this firm and Nigerians won’t win,” he added.
Since assuming workplace about 5 months in the past, Ojulari famous that his administration has targeted on reviving Nigeria’s refineries.
He defined that the corporate is exploring the Included Joint Enterprise (IJV) mannequin to make the refineries extra sustainable and worthwhile.
“Mr. President doesn’t stress me to do the flawed factor. That’s the reason we’re going again to the baseline to make sure no matter we’re doing, the refineries work sustainably going ahead. We don’t need to faux and simply do some fast repair as a result of there may be stress on us,” he defined.
In his remarks, the President of PENGASSAN, Comrade Festus Osifo, counseled the NNPC Administration for its collaboration through the just lately held 2025 PENGASSAN Vitality & Labour Summit (PEALS) in Abuja.
He acknowledged what he described as “outstanding milestones” achieved underneath Ojulari’s management, significantly in tackling crude oil theft and enhancing manufacturing.
“Our pipelines at the moment are working. Additionally, crude oil theft has considerably diminished, resulting in elevated manufacturing. As PENGASSAN, we guarantee you that we’re solidly behind you. We’ll work with you and collaborate along with your workforce to make sure the soundness of the system for the good thing about all Nigerians,” Osifo mentioned.
The union reaffirmed its readiness to face with the NNPC administration in making certain sustainable progress in Nigeria’s oil and gasoline sector.
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