NNPC, Dangote strengthen strategic partnership for national prosperity

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) and Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals (DPRP) have reaffirmed their commitment to a strategic partnership aimed at ensuring Nigeria’s energy security and advancing shared prosperity for Nigerians.

During a courtesy visit to NNPC Ltd.’s headquarters, Aliko Dangote, President/Chief Executive of Dangote Group, 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 said.

Dangote congratulated Bashir Bayo Ojulari, Group CEO of NNPC Ltd., and his team on their appointments, acknowledging the enormity of the responsibility ahead.

“I know the GCEO is shouldering a monumental task, but with the capable hands at his disposal in NNPC, I’m sure the task is surmountable,” he added.

In response, Ojulari assured Dangote of a mutually beneficial partnership anchored on healthy competition and productive collaboration. “We are ready to build a legacy of national prosperity through innovation and shared purpose. NNPC will sustain its collaboration with the Dangote Group, especially where there is commercial advantage for Nigeria,” Ojulari said.

Both executives committed to being relationship managers for their respective organizations, envisioning limitless opportunities for both through sustained productive collaboration and healthy competition. “We will work together to identify areas of mutual benefit and explore opportunities for collaboration,” Ojulari added.

The partnership aims to promote energy security, advance shared prosperity, and drive economic growth in Nigeria. With a shared vision for the country’s future, NNPC Ltd. and Dangote Group are poised to make a lasting impact on the nation’s energy sector.