NNPCL Transition: Kyari Officially Hands Over Reins To New GCEO, Ojulari

Published April 5, 2025 at 6:37 AM

The ousted Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, has officially handed over the leadership of the company to his successor, Bayo Ojulari.

In a statement issued by the NNPCL Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, it was revealed that the handover took place at the NNPCL Towers in Abuja on Friday.

Ojulari praised Kyari for his significant contributions to the growth of NNPCL and his outstanding service to the nation. He emphasized that his management’s primary goal would be to build upon the successes of his predecessor and take the company to new heights.

Acknowledging the ambitious targets ahead, Ojulari expressed his reliance on the support of NNPCL’s management and staff, as well as the guidance of Kyari to meet these objectives. He assured Kyari, “I will be counting on your support. I will need it, and I will reach out to you for advice whenever needed.”

In his parting words, Kyari congratulated Ojulari and extended his gratitude to the management and staff for their support during his tenure. Kyari also pledged his full commitment to assisting the new management, stressing that he would remain available for guidance whenever necessary.