NNPC GCEO Ojulari Says Company Under Attack, Reaffirms Commitment to Transformation
NNPC GCEO Ojulari Says Company Under Attack, Reaffirms Commitment to Transformation
By Joseph Iyaji | Akahi News
The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.), Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, has revealed that the company is facing attacks from individuals opposed to its ongoing transformation agenda.
Ojulari made this known on Thursday while receiving a delegation from the Petroleum & Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) at the NNPC Towers in Abuja.
According to him, change often comes with resistance, but the management will not yield to pressure that could derail the progress made so far.
“We are under attack. We will not budge to short-term pressure, as it will not be in the best interest of Nigerians. You cannot drive change without a price, and the transformation is tough,” Ojulari said.
He emphasised that patience from Nigerians would be crucial in order to achieve lasting reforms that will benefit the nation. The GCEO reiterated his resolve to deliver on the mandate given by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, noting that the revival of Nigeria’s refineries has been prioritised under his leadership.
Ojulari further explained that the Incorporated Joint Venture (IJV) model was being considered to ensure the refineries operate sustainably, rather than resorting to superficial quick fixes.
Earlier, PENGASSAN President, Comrade Festus Osifo, commended the milestones achieved by Ojulari’s administration, including improved pipeline functionality and a significant reduction in crude oil theft. He assured that the union remains committed to working with the NNPC for the stability and growth of the sector.
Ojulari, who expressed gratitude for the union’s support, declared:
“The enemies of this company and Nigerians will not win.”
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