Dangote Lauds Tinubu’s Revolutionary Change in Oil and Gas Sector

Recall that recently, Mr Tinubu changed the board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, leading to the removal of Mr Mele Kyari as the chief executive, with Mr Bashir Bayo Ojulari chosen to replace him.

Mr Dangote described the new team as eminently qualified to take the NNPC to a greater height, noting that the new management will bring a wealth of technical expertise, and all have managerial experiences that are essential for revitalising Nigeria’s most strategic public enterprise.

“The calibre of individuals at the helm, and their deliberate, reform-driven agenda, demonstrate a commitment to fostering a culture of performance and professionalism,” the businessman said when he visited President Tinubu to commend him for putting together such a formidable and professionally competent team.

“The calibre of individuals at the helm, and their deliberate, reform-driven agenda, demonstrate a commitment to fostering a culture of performance and professionalism,” he added.

Mr Dangote expressed confidence that the new leadership of NNPC will propel the country’s energy industry to new heights and reaffirmed his group’s commitment to supporting the collective vision of a prosperous, energy-secure Nigeria.

Reacting to questions from the select media over the weekend on his statement that he is still fighting for the survival of his $20 billion refinery in Lagos, Mr Dangote said his statement was not in any way connected to the new leadership of the NNPC, noting that the new leadership in the NNPC has been so far supportive in terms of meeting the company’s needs.

He revealed that the cabals he was referring to were some major oil marketers and traders who were bent on frustrating the efforts on President Tinubu in revamping the nation’s economy.

He noted that the recent activities and structural reforms introduced by NNPC serve as strong indicators of the organisation’s renewed focus on transparency, efficiency, and accountability.