NNPC Undergoes Major Management Shake-Up, Over 200 Senior Staff Affected
By Abiola Olawale
Key Associates of Former GCEO Mele Kyari Among Those Affected
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has undergone a significant management restructuring, with reports indicating over 200 senior staff members affected in the latest shake-up. The reorganization notably impacted key allies of former Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) Mele Kyari.
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New Leadership Drives Operational Changes
The sweeping changes were reportedly initiated under the leadership of newly appointed GCEO Bayo Ojulari, marking a strategic move to enhance operational efficiency and transparency within Nigeria’s state-owned oil corporation. This development follows Kyari’s removal from office by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on April 2, 2025.
High-Profile Departures
Among the prominent figures affected are:
- Bala Wunti – Former Chief of National Petroleum Investment Management Services (NAPIMS)
- Ibrahim Onoja – Managing Director of the Kaduna Refinery
- Lawal Sade – Chief Compliance Officer and former MD of NNPC Trading
Increased Female Representation in Leadership
The restructuring has also brought about greater gender diversity in NNPC’s senior management, with notable appointments including:
- Maryam Idrisu – New Managing Director of NNPC Trading
- Obioma Abangwu – Chief Liaison Officer for Board Matters
This comprehensive reorganization signals NNPC’s commitment to operational transformation under its new leadership.