Bashir Bayo Ojulari, Group CEO of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, has urged employees to act with integrity as a way to strengthen trust with investors, joint venture partners, and local communities.
In his New Year message, titled “We Achieved. We Drive the Future,” Ojulari reflected on 2025 accomplishments, including a production record of 355,000 barrels per day—the highest since 1989—and the commissioning of the ANOH-OB3 pipeline. He credited these successes to the employees’ commitment, creativity, and resilience, as well as initiatives like the expansion of NNPC Retail’s Oleum network and the introduction of the Group Earnings Call, which enhanced financial transparency.
Looking ahead to 2026, Ojulari highlighted four strategic priorities for the company:
Execution Excellence – driving operational efficiency through disciplined, data-informed decision-making.

Profitable Growth – focusing on investments that generate sustainable returns.

Partner of Choice – maintaining transparency and integrity to deepen trust with partners and investors.

Enterprise-First Mindset – encouraging collaboration, shared success, and long-term impact over individual gains.

Ojulari stressed that these strategies support the Presidential mandate to increase national oil production and contribute to economic growth. He emphasized that collaboration and trust are key to unlocking more value for both the company and the country.

He concluded by encouraging employees to approach 2026 with renewed determination, confidence in their collective abilities, and pride in their contribution to Nigeria’s energy sector.