President Tinubu celebrates NNPCL GMD Bayo Ojulari at 60

By Kunle Sanni

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Bashir Bayo Ojulari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited, on his 60th birthday.

In a statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, the President joined family, friends, and associates in celebrating an accomplished energy professional whose distinguished career has been defined by transformative and visionary leadership in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry.

Before becoming GCEO of NNPC Limited in April 2025, Ojulari served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Renaissance Africa Energy Company. From 2015 to 2021, he was the Managing Director of Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo).

President Tinubu expressed confidence that Ojulari will continue to apply his dynamism and experience to further reposition NNPC Limited as a transparent, world-class national energy company capable of ensuring Nigeria’s energy security.

The statement also noted the President’s satisfaction with the recent increase in oil production from 1.5 million to 1.7 million barrels per day within two months, and welcomed the renewed drive toward achieving the target of 1.9 million barrels per day by year-end.

“You have your work clearly defined before you. As head of NNPC Limited, your mission is to win investors’ confidence and ensure that NNPC becomes a key driver of Nigeria’s economic growth.
On your birthday, my message to you is simple: continue to serve God and the country with dedication and integrity, knowing that your efforts will bring renewed hope to Nigerians and strengthen our energy industry,” President Tinubu said in a tribute.

“I pray God grants you strength, wisdom, and success as you lead NNPC Limited to greater heights.”