President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for assembling a capable leadership team at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), highlighting the appointments of Mr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari as Group Chief Executive Officer and Mr. Ahmadu Musa Kida as non-executive chairman.
Dangote said he visited the President to commend him for putting together such a formidable and professionally competent team, which is eminently qualified to take NNPCL to greater heights.
According to Dangote, the new management team brings a wealth of technical expertise and possesses the managerial experience essential for revitalising Nigeria’s most strategic public enterprise.
The new team, he added, under the leadership of Bashir Bayo Ojulari and Ahmadu Musa Kida, reflects the President’s strategic intent to drive reform and innovation across the energy sector.
“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,” Dangote said.
Responding to questions from select media over the weekend regarding his earlier statement about still fighting for the survival of his $20 billion refinery and his determination to confront entrenched interests in the oil sector, Dangote clarified that his remarks were not directed at the new leadership of the NNPCL. He noted that the new leadership has, so far, been supportive in meeting the company’s needs.
He revealed that the “cabals” he referred to were certain major oil marketers and traders intent on frustrating President Tinubu’s efforts to revamp the nation’s economy.
Dangote further 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 NNPC Limited 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.
