Dangote hails Tinubu on shake-up at NNPCL, says new mgt ‘ll take Oil and Gas sector to greater heights

UGO AMADI

President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing a capable leadership team at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, stressing that the coming of Mr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari as Group Chief Executive Officer and Mr Ahmadu Musa Kida as Non-Executive Chairman would move the Oil and Gas sector forward.

Dangote said he visited the President to commend him for putting together such a formidable and professionally competent team, that is eminently qualified to take NNPCL to greater heights.

According to him, the new management team brings a wealth of technical expertise, and all have managerial experience that are essential for revitalising Nigeria’s most strategic public enterprise.

The new team, under the leadership of Bashir Bayo Ojulari and Ahmadu Musa Kida, he noted, reflects the President’s strategic intent to drive reform and innovation across the energy sector. Dangote said. “We are confident that this team will address systemic challenges, align with the President’s vision of a $1 trillion economy, and reposition NNPC Limited for operational excellence and long-term sustainability.”

Reacting to questions from the select media over the weekend on his statement that he is still fighting for the survival of his $20bn refinery, and that he is determined to fight the cabals in the oil sector to a standstill, Dangote said his statement was not in any way connected to the new leadership of the NNPCL.

He stated that the new leadership in the NNPCL, has been supportive so far in terms of meeting the company’s needs.

He revealed that the cabals he was referring to are some major oil marketers and traders who were bent on frustrating the efforts of President Tinubu in revamping the nation’s economy.

He noted that the recent activities and structural reforms introduced by NNPC Limited serve as strong indicators of the organisation’s renewed focus on transparency, efficiency, and accountability.
“The calibre of individuals at the helm, and their deliberate, reform-driven agenda, demonstrate a commitment to fostering a culture of performance and professionalism,” he added.

With optimism, Dangote expressed confidence that the new leadership of NNPCL will propel the country’s energy industry to new heights and reaffirmed his group’s commitment to supporting the collective vision of a prosperous, energy-secure Nigeria.