The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, has restated Nigeria’s commitment to collaborating with other African nations to secure sustainable energy for the continent.
Speaking at the 7th African Petroleum Producers’ Organisation (APPO) National Oil Companies CEOs Forum, Ojulari stressed the urgency of accelerating Africa’s energy transition, citing declining European investments in fossil fuel refineries, most of which are expected to phase out by 2030.
“Africa must take ownership of its resources and policies. Our policies should be designed by us. With our vast resource base and improved governance structures, I am confident the continent can secure its energy destiny,” he said.
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Ojulari highlighted major infrastructure projects being undertaken by NNPC Ltd., including the Ajaokuta–Kaduna–Kano (AKK) Gas Pipeline and the Nigeria–Morocco Gas Pipeline Project, an expansion of the West African Gas Pipeline (WAGP) aimed at boosting regional integration and cross-border energy trade.
He noted that despite initial challenges of alignment, payments, and collaboration, progress has been made. “The plan is to extend the pipeline to Côte d’Ivoire as the first phase, and ultimately to Morocco,” he explained.
The GCEO also pointed to the investment opportunities unlocked by the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) and disclosed that Nigeria has achieved 100 percent pipeline availability for the first time in two decades, thanks to strengthened partnerships with host communities and security agencies.
Drawing parallels with global energy giants like Petrobras, Petronas, and Saudi Aramco, Ojulari reaffirmed NNPC Ltd.’s readiness to collaborate with African peers, share knowledge, and drive collective progress to unlock the continent’s full energy potential.