Bayo Ojulari
Bayo Ojulari is a seasoned oil executive who was recently appointed by Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu to lead the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) as part of a significant restructuring effort aimed at addressing corruption and inefficiency in the sector. With a career spanning over two decades at Shell, where he held various leadership roles including Managing Director, Ojulari brings extensive experience in the oil industry. His appointment comes at a critical time as Nigeria seeks to boost its oil production, which has dwindled to under a million barrels per day, with a target to reach two million barrels by 2027. Ojulari's leadership is expected to focus not only on increasing output but also on improving the NNPC's public image and financial stability.
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Bayo Ojulari is the incumbent Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, expected to appear before the committee.
Senate Summons Kyari Over N210tn NNPC Audit Queries
Nigeria· 2026-03-06
Bayo Ojulari is the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC who acknowledged the financial drain caused by the refineries.
Idle Refineries Cost Nigeria N13tn as NNPC Admits WasteNigeria· 2026-02-09
Bayo Ojulari is the group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and described the contract as unique.
TotalEnergies Signs $10M Offshore Oil Deal with NigeriaNigeria· 2025-09-01
Bayo Ojulari is the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, discussing the challenges of revamping the country's refineries.
Decades of Neglect Hinder Revamp EffortsNigeria· 2025-08-29
Bayo Ojulari, NNPC Group CEO, said the contracts opened up opportunities for growth, collaboration, and shared prosperity.
Nigeria LNG inks long-term contracts to secure gas supply
Tanzania· 2025-08-23
Bayo Ojulari is the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC who discussed the challenges facing Nigeria's refineries.
Marketers Back Lower Fuel PricesNigeria· 2025-07-14
Bayo Ojulari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPCL, revealed that the company is considering selling off the refineries.
Refinery Failure: Nigeria's Billions Wasted?Nigeria· 2025-07-13
Bayo Ojulari is the Group Chief Executive Officer of the NNPCL who announced a major breakthrough in the Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano gas pipeline project.
NNPCL achieves major breakthrough, crosses River Niger – Punch NewspapersNigeria· 2025-07-01
Bayo Ojulari is leading the new leadership of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited.
New Leadership Faces Corruption FightNigeria· 2025-06-27
Bayo Ojulari is the Group CEO of NNPCL who was insisted to personally lead the delegation at the next hearing.
Senate's Fury Over N210tn DiscrepancyNigeria· 2025-06-27
Bayo Ojulari is the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited.
Nigeria's Oil Production Shrinks AgainNigeria· 2025-06-13
Bayo Ojulari, the Group’s Chief Executive Officer, stated that no option is off the table regarding the refineries.
Nigeria's $2.4bn Failure Spurs CallsNigeria· 2025-06-12
Bayo Ojulari is the Group Chief Executive of the NNPC who was called to address the refinery issues.
Marketers kick as P’Harcourt refinery faces shutdown for maintenanceNigeria· 2025-05-24
Ojulari described the gesture as a strategic investment in Nigeria’s future.
NNPCL empowers 531 corps members with grants, starter packsNigeria· 2025-05-23
The Group Chief Executive of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Bayo Ojulari, disclosed that the state-owned energy firm would resume oil drilling in the oil field.
Tinubu approves licences for North’s oil projectNigeria· 2025-05-19
The Group Chief Executive of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Bayo Ojulari, disclosed that the state-owned energy firm would resume oil drilling in the oil field.
Tinubu approves licences for Kolmani oil projectNigeria· 2025-05-18Mr Bayo Ojulari is the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, who is being asked to account for missing oil revenue.
SERAP demands explanation over missing N500bn oil revenue from NNPCLNigeria· 2025-05-18
Bayo Ojulari is the Group Chief Executive of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, who announced the resumption of oil drilling in northern Nigeria.
Oil drilling to resume in North, says NNPCL GCEONigeria· 2025-05-13Bayo Ojulari assured Dangote of a mutually beneficial partnership anchored on healthy competition.
We're not competing with NNPC — DangoteNigeria· 2025-05-09Bayo Ojulari is the new Group CEO of NNPC Limited.
MDs of Port Harcourt, Warri, Kaduna refineries sackedNigeria· 2025-04-30
The new CEO, Bayo Ojulari, was a managing director of Shell Nigeria Petroleum Exploration Company.
Tasks before the new NNPC boardNigeria· 2025-04-17
Bayo Ojulari was appointed as the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd. by President Bola Tinubu.
PETROAN tasks NNPC on activation of Petroleum Products Passport for securityNigeria· 2025-04-06Bayo Ojulari was appointed as the new Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC.
New NNPC board sparks concern over gender imbalanceNigeria· 2025-04-05
President Bola Tinubu announced the appointment of Ojulari as the new Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd.
Lokpobiri endorses Ojulari's appointment, rallies stakeholders' supportNigeria· 2025-04-03Mr Bayo Ojulari was appointed to replace Mele Kyari.
NNPCL raises petrol pump price to N950/litreNigeria· 2025-04-03Bayo Ojulari has been welcomed as the newly appointed Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited.
NNPCL welcomes Ojulari, bids Kyari farewellNigeria· 2025-04-02Mr Ojulari was picked in a 'crucial' overhaul of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC).
Nigeria's Bola Tinubu names ex-Shell boss to head NNPC in major overhaul
United Kingdom· 2025-04-02