The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Bayo Ojulari, has reaffirmed the company’s commitment to repositioning itself beyond oil and gas production, saying it is evolving into a platform that connects investment, technology, policy and talent to drive sustainable energy development in Nigeria and across Africa.
Ojulari stated this in a statement on Monday, while reflecting on NNPC Ltd.’s participation at the 2026 Nigeria Oil and Gas Energy Week, where the company showcased its strategy for strengthening partnerships and advancing the continent’s energy sector.
NOG Energy Week is Nigeria’s flagship annual energy conference, bringing together policymakers, regulators, international oil companies, indigenous operators, investors and technology providers to discuss investment opportunities, energy security, decarbonisation, gas development and the future of Africa’s energy industry.
This year’s edition focused on expanding collaboration and attracting investment into the sector amid ongoing reforms by the Federal Government.
Since it transitioned into a commercially oriented company under the Petroleum Industry Act, NNPC Ltd. has continued to pursue strategic partnerships, improve operational efficiency and position itself as a key player in Africa’s evolving energy landscape.
Reflecting on the company’s participation at the event, Ojulari expressed satisfaction with the outcomes recorded. The NNPC chief said the company’s transformation was anchored on a broader vision that extends beyond hydrocarbon production.
He said, “Proud of what my team and I delivered at NOG Energy Week 2026, from my keynote address to every conversation in between.
“A point I keep returning to: ‘We no longer view NNPC Limited as merely an energy producer, but as an ecosystem builder; connecting capital, technology, policy, talent and markets to create lasting value for Nigeria and Africa.’”
According to Ojulari, the new direction will shape the company’s approach to partnerships and investment across the energy value chain.
He added, “That shift in identity is the foundation for everything we’re building towards, from deepening partnerships across the industry to accelerating Africa’s energy prosperity.”
To underscore his message, Ojulari also shared a video highlighting NNPC Ltd.’s activities and engagements throughout the week-long NOG Energy Week 2026 conference.
He concluded, “A look back at the week, through our lens, below.”
The Federal Government has consistently identified the energy sector as a critical driver of economic growth, with ongoing reforms aimed at attracting investment, boosting oil and gas production, expanding domestic gas utilisation and strengthening Nigeria’s position as a leading energy hub in Africa.
NNPC Ltd. has remained at the forefront of implementing many of these initiatives through strategic collaborations with local and international stakeholders.
SOURCE: PUNCH NEWS PAPER
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