By Obiabin Onukwugha
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL and it’s Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) counterpart, have renewed commitment to sustain collaboration towards strengthening Nigeria’s energy security.
They made the commitment when the NNPCL Group Chief Executive Oifficer, Engr. Bashir Ojulari, paid a courtesy visit on the NMDPRA at the Authority’s headquarters in Abuja on Friday.
During the visit, discussions centered on promoting collective national prosperity, and delivering on the Presidential mandate for enhanced oil production, gas utilisation, expanded refining capacity, and investment attraction.
In his remarks, Ojulari highlighted that NNPCL strategic focus is anchored on disciplined execution and operational excellence, stressing that profitability remains the guiding mantra of the company’s commercial operations.
He explained that the 2026 NNPC Gas Master Plan is a deliberate intervention designed to stimulate increased gas off-take and deepen value creation across the downstream value-chain.
Responding, the Authority Chief Executive, Engr. Saidu Mohammed pledged the Authority’s continued partnership with NNPCL in driving initiatives that will guarantee Nigeria’s energy security.
He particularly commended the recent launch of the NNPC Gas Master Plan 2026, noting that “while gas remains Nigeria’s cleaner transition fuel, a balanced energy mix is essential to meeting the country’s growing demand.”
