NNPC Aims to Build Africa's Energy Ecosystem

Bayo Ojulari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), reaffirmed the company's commitment to reposition itself beyond oil and gas production. This statement was made during the 2026 Nigeria Oil and Gas Energy Week, where NNPC Ltd showcased its strategies to strengthen partnerships and advance the energy sector.

The event, Nigeria's flagship annual energy conference, gathered policymakers, regulators, international oil companies, indigenous operators, investors, and technology providers to discuss investment opportunities, energy security, and decarbonization. Ojulari expressed satisfaction with the outcomes of the event, highlighting NNPC's transformation and its vision to become an ecosystem builder that connects capital, technology, policy, and talent.

He emphasized the need for deepened partnerships across the industry to accelerate Africa's energy prosperity, aligning with ongoing reforms by the federal government aimed at attracting investment and boosting oil and gas production.