The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) and Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals have forge stronger energy alliance and renewed their commitment for deeper collaboration and healthy competition aimed at securing the nation’s energy future.
The renewed partnership was unveiled on Thursday, May 8, 2025, during a high-level courtesy visit by Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, to NNPC Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, at the NNPC Towers in Abuja.
Dangote, who led a delegation from the Dangote Group, expressed readiness to work hand-in-hand with the new leadership of NNPC Ltd. to drive energy sufficiency and sustainable economic growth in Nigeria.
“There is no rivalry here. We are not competitors. NNPC Ltd. is an integral part of our operations, and likewise, we are part of NNPC. This is a new era of synergy, not competition,” Dangote declared, underscoring the need for unity in propelling Nigeria towards energy independence.
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Dangote also extended his congratulations to the Group CEO and NNPC’s Senior Management Team on their recent appointments, expressing optimism about the future. He lauded the company’s track record and expressed confidence in their ability to tackle the sector’s challenges with professionalism and innovation.
Responding, Mr. Ojulari welcomed Dangote’s gesture and emphasized NNPC’s unwavering dedication to building robust alliances that support national development. He highlighted the exceptional talent within NNPC, describing the workforce as dedicated, skilled, and passionate about delivering value to the Nigerian people.
“We remain committed to a legacy of innovation, excellence, and shared national prosperity. Where there are commercial advantages for Nigeria, we will continue to collaborate with the Dangote Group,” Ojulari affirmed.
The meeting concluded with both business titans pledging to act as relationship managers for their respective institutions. They envisioned a future of continued collaboration, mutual respect, and impactful progress that will not only benefit their organizations but also contribute meaningfully to Nigeria’s energy security and economic advancement.
This powerful alliance between NNPC and Dangote Group signals a significant boost to Nigeria’s refining capacity, local content, and economic resilience, an encouraging development for citizens and stakeholders in the oil and gas sector.
