Wednesday, July 8, 2026

NNPC commits to peace, responsible energy development in Ogoniland

NNPCL has reaffirmed its commitment to peace, dialogue, and responsible energy development in Ogoniland.

• December 24, 2025
NNPCL chief Bashir Bayo Ojulari
NNPCL chief Bashir Bayo Ojulari

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to peace, dialogue, and responsible energy development in Ogoniland.

NNPCL chief Bashir Bayo Ojulari made this known while speaking during a federal government delegation’s visit to Ogoniland in Rivers.

Mr Ojulari, in a statement on Tuesday, described the government’s renewed engagement as a demonstration of hope and a new beginning built on partnership and understanding.

“This visit is a demonstration of hope. It affirms the commitment of the federal government, under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu, to peace, dialogue, and rebuilding trust.

“For NNPC Limited, it marks a new beginning—one grounded in partnership, mutual respect, and shared responsibility,” Mr Ojulari stated.

While acknowledging the painful history of Ogoniland, he emphasised that recognising the past is essential to building a different future.

He commended the Presidential Committee on Ogoni Re-entry, led by Don Baridam, and the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, for their steady leadership in building confidence and trust.

He said the NNPC Ltd.’s mission in Ogoniland was beyond resource extraction, and placed people, livelihoods, and the environment at the centre of its operations.

Reaffirming NNPC Ltd.’s responsibility to host communities, Mr Ojulari
offered assurances on welfare, security, and opportunity.

“I am delighted to share that one of our commitments to the people of Ogoni is becoming a reality.

“The process for the full-time employment of 30 Ogoni indigenes has reached its final stage, with employment offers already
issued.

“We look forward with pride to welcoming them as they resume work in January 2026, marking a meaningful step toward shared progress and opportunity for our communities,” he said.

Governor Siminalayi Fubara thanked Mr Tinubu for his commitment to finding lasting solutions to Ogoniland.

“We had our first meeting with Mr President, and certain commitments were made to improve the quality of life in Ogoniland. He has begun to fulfil those promises, starting with road construction.

“We were assured of confidence-building efforts, the establishment of a university of environment, hospitals, an industrial park, employment opportunities, and several other initiatives.

“As of today, 30 young men and women of Ogoni origin have already been employed by NNPC Ltd,” he said.

(NAN)

We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.

More from Peoples Gazette

farmers

Agriculture

FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology

The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices

Katsina State

Politics

Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku

“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”

Sport

Switzerland reach 2026 World Cup quarter-final, edge Colombia in penalty shootout

Switzerland beat Colombia on penalties 4-3, after a goalless draw, in Vancouver to reach their first World Cup quarter-final in 72 years.

Nnani Marian

Diaspora

Nigerian govt mourns citizen Nnani Marian killed by Russian airstrike

The foreign affairs ministry has mourned Nnani Marian, a 23-year-old Nigerian medical graduate of Kharkiv National Medical University in Ukraine.

FULafia

Education

Armed bandits attack, kidnap Nasarawa university students

The police said one of the abducted students was rescued.

Uba Sani of Kaduna State (Credit: Twitter)

States

Kaduna to procure 120,000 bags of fertiliser, construct 11 roads in Zaria

Kaduna State Executive Council approved the procurement of 6,000 metric tons of fertiliser, which translates to 120,000 bags of the farm input, to support smallholder farmers.

Armed cops

States

Alleged kidnappers shot dead in Akure, police say

The police command in Ondo state says two suspected kidnappers were killed during a gun duel with operatives along the Akure–Owo Expressway in Ilu-Abo, Akure North council area.

FBI agents, stash of dollars

Anti-Corruption

U.S. defence official convicted for aiding Nigeria-based scammers launder millions of dollars

Mr Marcus is scheduled to be sentenced on October 16 and faces a maximum possible term of 20 years in prison, three years of supervised release, and a $250,000 fine.