Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited, has reinforced the company’s strategic importance to Nigeria’s economy in his New Year message to staff.

The address, circulated among colleagues across the organisation, and titled, we achieved. ‘We drive the future,’ highlighted both reflection and resolve.

Ojulari noted that 2025 tested the organisation’s capacity for disciplined execution.

He pointed to record-breaking production levels as evidence of operational maturity.

The 355,000 barrels per day milestone strengthened national revenue flows.

In his words, “Exploration and Production achieved a record 355 thousand barrels of oil per day — the highest level since 1989.

“We advanced production through Madu First Oil, Soku Pipeline optimisation, and the Akpo West Start-up, while commissioning Gbaran Nodal Compression Train.

“We reached major infrastructure milestones with the commissioning of ANOH-OB3 pipeline and the successful AKK River Niger crossing.

“NNPC Retail expanded its footprint into the West African sub-region with our lubricant brand Oleum.

“We successfully hosted the first-ever NNPC Group Earnings Call, announcing our audited 2024 financial results.

“We strengthened employee well-being through a much-improved compensation package.

“We welcomed 1,000 Tigers into our organisation to intentionally build the next generation of NNPC leaders.

“Our Board showed visible support for execution excellence by approving the new Delegation of Authority and Delegation of Financial Authority frameworks to improve efficiency and empower leadership across the business.

“Behind each of these milestones are our people — your expertise, your judgement, and your belief in the potential of our organisation. These accomplishments belong to all of us collectively and each of us should proudly identify with these great strides. Across every Directorate, asset, and office, your collaboration, ownership, and commitment remain the true foundation of our success.”

These projects, he said, reduce bottlenecks and unlock economic activity.

The GCEO credited the workforce for sustaining momentum under pressure.

He highlighted reforms that improved governance, speed, and accountability.

For 2026, Ojulari reaffirmed commitment to the Presidential Mandate on production growth.

He stressed that NNPC Limited’s mandate goes beyond profit to national impact.

He outlined four strategic pillars guiding the future:

Execution excellence topped the agenda; profitable growth ensures sustainability; partnership remains critical to success; an enterprise-first mindset fosters unity; execution excellence will guide planning and delivery; profitable growth will ensure sustainability and investor confidence.

The message positions NNPC Limited as a cornerstone of Nigeria’s economic future.