“There is no competition between us; we are not here to compete with NNPC Ltd” – Dangote

Bayo Ojulari reaffirms commitment to sustained collaboration

Oredola Adeola

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) and Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals (DPRP) have pledged to deepen collaboration aimed at ensuring Nigeria’s energy security and advancing shared prosperity for Nigerians.

This commitment to promote mutually beneficial partnerships and foster healthy competition was made by Alh. Aliko Dangote, President/Chief Executive of Dangote Group, during a courtesy visit to Mr. Bashir Ojulari, Group CEO of NNPC Ltd., and members of the company’s Senior Management Team at the NNPC Towers, on Thursday.

During the visit, Dangote pledged to collaborate with the new NNPC Management to ensure energy security for Nigeria.

“There is no competition between us; we are not here to compete with NNPC Ltd.

“NNPC is part and parcel of our business, and we are also part of NNPC.

“This is an era of co-operation between the two organisations.” Dangote added.

While congratulating the GCEO and the Senior Management Team on their “well-deserved appointments,” Dangote acknowledged the enormity of the responsibility ahead, noting that the GCEO is shouldering a monumental task, which he expressed confidence that, with the capable hands at his disposal in NNPC, the task is surmountable.

Mr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, NNPCL GCEO, in his remark assured Dangote of a mutually beneficial partnership anchored on healthy competition and productive collaboration.

He highlighted the exceptional caliber of talent he met in NNPC Ltd., describing the workforce as dedicated, highly skilled, and hardworking professionals who are consistently keen on delivering value for Nigeria.

Expressing the company’s readiness to build a legacy of national prosperity through innovation and shared purpose, Ojulari assured that the NNPC will sustain its collaboration with the Dangote Group especially where there is commercial advantage for Nigeria.

Both executives also committed to being the relationship managers for their respective organisations through sustained productive collaboration and healthy competition, thereby envisioning limitless opportunities for both organisations.