NNPC leadership: Tinubu told why he should back Ojulari

• A coalition of civil society organisations condemned a smear campaign against NNPC GCEO Bayo Ojulari, calling it a threat to Nigeria’s energy sector and Tinubu’s reform agenda
• The CSOs praised Ojulari for ensuring fuel stability, fostering harmony with stakeholders, ending favouritism, and restoring investor confidence in NNPC
• The group urged President Tinubu to continue supporting Ojulari and called on Nigerians to back reforms and reject misinformation from vested interests

A group of civil society organisations (CSOs) has disapproved of what it described as a “campaign of lies and misinformation” against the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mr Bayo Ojulari.

A statement signed by the convener, Hon. Awaal Dairu, and by Legit.ng on Wednesday, September 10, the coalition accused certain individuals of an attempt to derail reforms at NNPC and undermine President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

“This orchestrated smear campaign is a dangerous plot not only against an individual but against the stability of Nigeria’s energy sector,” the statement read.

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Ojulari’s performance and leadership highlighted

Furthermore, the CSOs commended Ojulari for introducing discipline, efficiency, and foresight into NNPC’s operations.

They noted that since he assumed office, Nigeria has not experienced fuel scarcity or long queues, panic buying, saying it is a stark contrast to previous years of uncertainty.

The statement revealed that through Ojulari's constructive dialogue with unions, oil marketers, and key stakeholders, harmony and stability in the downstream sector have been fostered.

They added that while embedding best practices in governance and accountability, they have restored confidence among Nigerians and international partners.

Under his leadership, the era of favouritism and patronage contracts has ended, as only competent contractors with proven capacity are shortlisted for projects.

His approach continues to reassure local and international investors, signalling Nigeria’s commitment to a transparent, stable, and investment-friendly energy sector.

Coalition calls for presidential support

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The coalition urged President Tinubu not to be swayed by detractors, warning that undermining Ojulari could jeopardise investor trust and roll back the ongoing reforms.

“We urge Mr President to continue to provide unwavering support for Mr Ojulari, whose leadership has already begun to restore confidence in NNPC as a national institution,” Dairu said.

Coalition appeals to Nigerians to back NNPC boss

The coalition also called on Nigerians to rally behind reforms and reject falsehoods promoted by vested interests.

“Nigeria must never go back to the era of fuel scarcity, uncertainty, favouritism, and manipulation by vested interests,” the statement said.

NNPC boss speaks on plots to remove him from office

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that NNPC's new management disclosed that there is a plan by some persons to remove him and other senior executives from office.

He linked the plot to reforms introduced by the company’s new management to transform the national oil company.

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Ojulari revealed that several members of the company’s leadership, including the Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice Presidents and other senior executives, have also faced legal actions, petitions and harassment from various quarters.

Source: Legit.ng