Bayo Ojulari: Analyst Explains Why Presidency Should Protect NNPCL Boss Against 'Vultures'
- Analyst Eze urged the Nigerian presidency to shield Bayo Ojulari from attacks by vested interests
- He said Ojulari’s reforms saved billions of naira, improved governance, and showcased hands-on leadership
- Eze warned that smear campaigns targeted Ojulari, but stressed that supporting his legacy was crucial for Nigeria
FCT, Abuja – Analyst and former THISDAY News Editor, Jonathan Eze, has urged the presidency to shield Bayo Ojulari, Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), from attacks by vested interests.
Ojulari was appointed the NNPC CEO by President Bola Tinubu and recently celebrated his 100 days in office.
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Ojulari: NNPCL boss hailed as exemplary civil servant
Speaking on the reforms at NNPCL, in a statement made available to Legit.ng, on Thursday, August 21, Eze said Ojulari had “proven himself not only a capable administrator but also a rare breed of public servant.
He said:
"One driven by technical acumen, an eagle-eyed attention to detail, and an unrelenting desire to rewrite the oil and gas playbook in Nigeria.”
He added that from day one, Ojulari had “signalled a break from business as usual,” implementing reforms across operational transparency, fiscal discipline, and global competitiveness that he described as “bold by any measure.”
How NNPCL boss revamped procurement processes
Eze highlighted that Ojulari’s revamp of governance and procurement processes had saved the company billions of naira in potential losses.
He explained,
“By instituting a data-driven framework for contract awards and auditing, he has effectively blocked several channels previously exploited for financial recklessness.”
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He also praised the GMD’s hands-on leadership style, saying Ojulari personally scrutinised project briefs, reviewed compliance reports, and engaged directly with technical teams, which he called “an antidote to entrenched inefficiency.”
The analyst warned that Ojulari’s reforms had drawn resistance from those whose influence and illicit gains were threatened.
He said,
“Agents of entrenched interests have launched a coordinated smear campaign, churning out disinformation, half-truths, and outright fabrications.”
Eze urged the presidency and stakeholders across the oil and gas sector to support Ojulari, stating,
“As the vultures of corruption circle, it is imperative that right-thinking Nigerians, the presidency, and stakeholders reject attempts to malign Ojulari’s legacy-in-the-making. Nigeria can ill afford to lose yet another opportunity to get it right.”
He added that Ojulari’s tenure, though ongoing, had already demonstrated that “public institutions can be reoriented to serve the people, attract global investment, and reclaim lost credibility.”
With his reforms still unfolding, the analyst said Ojulari is positioned to transform NNPCL into a world-class national oil company, strengthening Nigeria’s economic engine and restoring confidence in its institutions.
NNPC shares 100 achievements under Ojulari
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that NNPC released the achievements of Ojulari after his first 100+ days in office.
The company said that under Ojulari’s leadership, there have been improvements in production, cost control, transparency, and clean energy.
The NNPC noted that under his leadership, the company has been able to deepen collaboration with upstream partners, achieving growth in oil and gas production while maintaining 100% pipeline availability.
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