The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Bashir Ojulari has called for stronger collaboration across Nigeria’s energy industry to unlock Africa’s vast energy potential.
Speaking at the opening of the NOG Energy Week 2026 in Abuja, he unveiled the company’s one-year performance scorecard, highlighting gains in crude oil production, gas development and financial transparency.
Against the backdrop of growing global demand for cleaner and more secure energy, industry leaders gathered in Abuja for the 25th NOG Energy Week to chart a new course for Nigeria’s energy future.
Delivering the keynote address, NNPC Limited Group Chief Executive Officer, Bashir Ojulari, said collaboration across government, investors and industry players is critical to unlocking Africa’s energy resources and driving sustainable economic growth.
“Partnerships are the key to unlocking Africa’s vast energy potential. We must move beyond isolated projects to integrated value chains that create lasting value for Nigeria and the continent.” Says Ojulari.
Presenting his first one-year scorecard, Ojulari said crude oil production has climbed to 1.71 million barrels per day, the highest level in five years while gas production has increased to 7.5 billion standard cubic feet per day, supported by major infrastructure projects, including the AKK Gas Pipeline and the ANOH Gas Processing Plant.
He also announced landmark gas supply agreements valued at more than 20 billion dollars, alongside the resumption of monthly remittances to the Federation Account and improved corporate transparency through regular performance reporting.
“At NNPC Limited, we see ourselves not just as an energy producer, but as an ecosystem builder
connecting capital, technology, policy, talent and markets to create lasting value for Nigeria and Africa,” he noted
As the conference continues, stakeholders say stronger partnerships, sustained investments and policy consistency will be essential for Nigeria to achieve its target of producing two million barrels of crude oil per day while accelerating industrial growth and energy security.
(Editor: Anoyoyo Ogiagboviogie)
