In an industry often defined by volatility, power struggles and complex stakeholder demands, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Limited seems to have quietly mastered the art of strategic alignment to achieve stability and growth. Under the stewardship of Group Chief Executive Officer Bashir Bayo Ojulari, the corporation has cultivated a culture of dialogue, trust and closer engagement that has become a stabilising force for Nigeria’s energy sector. This was highlighted recently at the 2025 Inaugural Annual Downstream Petroleum Week, organised by the House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream), where the GCEO harped on strategic partnerships as the key to unlocking value, driving sustainability and accelerating commercialisation in Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector. “Collaboration remains the cornerstone of a resilient and sustainable energy future”, stressed. Ojulari described the nation’s downstream sector as a landscape defined by transition, reform and immense opportunity. With Africa’s energy demand set to rise sharply in the coming years, Nigeria is poised to lead, he said by harnessing these opportunities requires coordinated efforts, collective responsibility, and active engagement from all stakeholders to ensure inclusive and long-term growth.

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