President Tinubu Swears In New NNPCL Board, Appoints Ojulari As GCEO, Kida As Chairman

 

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially inaugurated the newly constituted board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), appointing Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari as the Group Chief Executive Officer and Ahmadu Musa Kida as the Non-Executive Chairman.

The swearing-in ceremony took place at the State House in Abuja, just before the President attended the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Summit at the Banquet Hall.

The 11-member board showcases a blend of technical expertise and regional diversity, with members drawn from various geopolitical zones.

Key appointees include Adedapo Segun and Bello Rabiu (North West); Yusuf Usman (North East); Babs Omotowa, former Managing Director of NLNG (North Central); Austin Avuru (South-South); David Ige (South-West); and Henry Obih (South-East).

Mrs. Lydia Shehu Jafiya, Permanent Secretary at the Federal Ministry of Finance, will represent the ministry on the board, while Aminu Said Ahmed will represent the Ministry of Petroleum Resources.

Several top government officials witnessed the ceremony, including Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun; Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris; and Minister of State for Petroleum (Gas), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri.

All appointments officially took effect from April 2, 2025.