- NNPCL reaffirmed its commitment to ending energy poverty and driving sustainable growth at the Abu Dhabi Petroleum Exhibition.
- GCEO Bayo Ojulari engaged global leaders to promote innovation, investment, and inclusion in Africa’s energy transition.
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has reaffirmed its commitment to ending energy poverty in Africa and expanding global collaboration to drive sustainable energy growth.
The company said on Monday, November 3, that its Group Chief Executive Officer, Bayo Ojulari, led a delegation to the NNPCL exhibition booth at the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC). The visit, it stated, demonstrated NNPCL’s transformation into a commercially driven energy company that engages strategically with global industry leaders.
Executive Vice President for Business Services, Sophia Mbakwe, received Ojulari and his team alongside members of the Board of Directors, including the Board Chairman. NNPCL stated that its joint presence highlights unified leadership as the company deepens partnerships and investments across the global energy landscape.
Earlier, Ojulari attended a closed-door session of the Global Oil Club, a forum of top global energy executives. He urged participants to adopt inclusive energy development models and joint investment strategies to de-risk Africa’s infrastructure base.
“Africa’s energy future must be built on collaboration, innovation, and inclusion. NNPCL stands ready to co-create solutions that deliver real impact,” he said.
Meanwhile, NNPCL said Ojulari’s remarks align with ADIPEC’s 2025 theme, “Energy. Intelligence. Impact.”, which mirrors the company’s shift from a national oil producer to a sustainable, globally competitive energy corporation.
In addition, throughout the first day of the conference, Ojulari and senior executives met with international partners to explore cooperation on gas infrastructure, decarbonisation, and upstream investment.
In a related session, Executive Vice President for Upstream, Udy Ntia, represented the company at a panel discussion titled “Beyond the Barrel: The Future of Upstream Strategy.” Ntia said NNPCL continues to invest in technology-driven upstream expansion to enhance Africa’s energy security.
“NNPCL is not just investing in barrels but in the future, by driving innovation, co-investment, and sustainability across the energy value chain,” he said.
At the company’s exhibition stand, delegates and investors reviewed NNPCL’s projects, including gas development, methane reduction, and renewable energy programmes aimed at creating jobs and expanding access to clean power.
Furthermore, NNPCL stated that its participation at ADIPEC 2025 highlights Nigeria’s growing influence in shaping the next phase of the global energy transformation.
“We are proud to showcase Nigeria’s energy leadership and reaffirm our readiness to collaborate globally,” the company said.