The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s firm commitment to working with fellow African nations to achieve sustainable energy security across the continent.
Speaking at the 7th African Petroleum Producers’ Organisation (APPO) National Oil Companies CEOs Forum, Ojulari underscored the urgency for Africa to accelerate its energy transition and take charge of its energy destiny amid declining European investment in fossil fuel refineries, most of which are projected to phase out by 2030.
“Africa must take ownership of its resources and policies. Our policies should be designed by us. With our vast resource base and improved governance structures, I am confident the continent can secure its energy destiny,” he said.
Ojulari outlined NNPC Ltd.’s ongoing strategic projects, including the Ajaokuta–Kaduna–Kano (AKK) Gas Pipeline and the Nigeria–Morocco Gas Pipeline, which expands on the West African Gas Pipeline (WAGP) to boost regional integration and cross-border energy trade.
He noted that initial challenges with alignment, payments, and collaboration had been addressed, paving the way for the project’s first phase extension to Côte d’Ivoire, with the ultimate target being Morocco.
The GCEO also highlighted the enabling environment created by the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), which continues to attract new investments across the oil and gas value chain.
On infrastructure security, Ojulari disclosed that Nigeria has achieved 100% pipeline availability for the first time in two decades through improved collaboration with host communities and security agencies, restoring investor confidence in the sector.
Benchmarking NNPC Ltd. with global players such as Petrobras, Petronas, and Saudi Aramco, he reiterated the company’s readiness to strengthen collaboration, share knowledge, and collectively unlock Africa’s vast energy potential.
