The group chief executive officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, Bashir Bayo Ojulari, has urged workers to act with integrity to strengthen trust with joint venture partners and investors.
In his New Year message, “We Achieved. We Drive the Future,” Ojulari reviewed 2025 achievements, including 355,000 barrels per day production—the highest since 1989—and the ANOH-OB3 pipeline inauguration.He credited results to “resilience, ingenuity, and commitment,” plus initiatives like NNPC Retail’s Oleum expansion and a Group Earnings
Ojulari outlined four 2026 strategic attributes, with “Partner of Choice” emphasising “unwavering integrity and transparency to deepen trust with Joint Venture partners, investors, and host communities.”
Other pillars include Execution Excellence for “disciplined speed and data-backed decisions”; Profitable Growth for “value-driven investments”; and Enterprise-First Mindset for “collaboration over silos.”
Ojulari said the blueprint supports a Presidential Mandate to boost oil production for economic growth.”
We must act with unwavering integrity… to unlock greater value,” Ojulari stated.
The message catalogued historic achievements, including a 355,000 barrels per day production feat, the highest since 1989, and major infrastructure wins like the ANOH-OB3 pipeline commissioning.
Engr. Ojulari also spotlighted strategic commercial moves, such as NNPC Retail’s regional expansion with its Oleum brand and the pioneering Group Earnings Call that enhanced financial transparency.
He directly linked these outcomes to employee dedication and a strengthened organisational framework, including a board-approved Delegation of Authority meant to speed up decision-making.
With the stage set by 2025’s gains, the GCEO pivoted to the future, framing the coming year as one where NNPC Limited must fulfill a “critical Presidential Mandate” to boost national production for economic development.
He stressed that this national responsibility requires moving beyond individual ability to a model of “demonstrable trust” and “intentional collaboration” within the company and with external stakeholders.
At the heart of this push are four “Fit-For-Future” strategic attributes designed to provide a stronger foundation and clearer focus for 2026.
The first, ‘Execution Excellence,’ calls for disciplined speed, clear accountability, and data-backed decisions to achieve consistent operational results.
The second, ‘Profitable Growth,’ commits the company to intentional, value-driven investments that deliver sustainable returns for NNPC Limited and, ultimately, for the Nigerian people.
Third, becoming a ‘Partner of Choice’ involves acting with unwavering integrity and transparency to deepen trust with Joint Venture partners, investors, and host communities to unlock greater value.
The fourth attribute, ‘Enterprise-First Mindset,’ is a cultural charge to prioritise collaboration over silos, shared success over individual wins, and long-term impact over short-term gains.
Ojulari argued that this integrated approach would ensure the corporation moves faster, executes better, and achieves more as a unified entity.
The GCEO’s message concluded by urging employees to embrace 2026 with renewed purpose, confidence in collective capability, and pride in their national impact.
SOURCE: LEADERSHIP NEWS PAPER
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