The Group Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.), Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, has disclosed that the company is facing attacks from individuals opposed to its transformation efforts.
Ojulari made this revelation while hosting a delegation from the Petroleum & Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) at the NNPC Towers in Abuja on August 28, 2025.
Ojulari explained that such opposition is expected because change often comes with a price, but emphasized that the management will not yield to short-term pressures that do not serve the broader interests of Nigerians.
He urged the public to be patient as the reforms, aimed at reviving and sustaining the nation’s refineries and improving profitability through sustainable models, progress.
He reaffirmed his commitment to the mandate given by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and thanked the union’s leadership for their support.
The CEO pointed out that since his appointment about five months ago, significant improvements, including pipeline functionality and reduction in crude oil theft, have been achieved.
Ojulari also addressed concerns about threats against his life and those of some management members, attributing these to resistance against the company’s reform agenda.
Despite these challenges, he remains focused on implementing changes that will benefit Nigeria’s oil and gas sector long term.
The President of PENGASSAN, Comrade Festus Osifo, expressed solidarity with Ojulari and praised the remarkable milestones under his leadership.
The union committed to working closely with NNPC management to ensure system stability and energy security for Nigeria.
