President Bola Tinubu appointed Engr. Bayo Ojulari as the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited on Wednesday after sacking Mele Kyari.
Here are 10 astonishing facts about him
1. A seasoned petroleum engineer – Ojulari is a highly skilled expert in petroleum, process, and production engineering, bringing decades of technical knowledge to his new role at NNPC Limited.
2. Former MD of Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production – He served as the Managing Director of Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo) from 2015 to 2021, overseeing major oil and gas operations.
2. Veteran of global energy sectors – Ojulari’s extensive career took him across Europe and the Middle East, where he held managerial roles in petroleum engineering, process engineering, production engineering, and health and safety.
4. Leadership in professional organizations – He held prominent positions in Nigeria’s engineering community, including Chairman and Board Trustee of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE Nigeria Council) between 1998 and 1999.
5. A Fellow of the Nigerian Society of Engineers – Ojulari is recognised as a Fellow of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), one of the highest honours in the engineering field.
6. Expert in deepwater operations – As General Manager of Deepwater at Shell, Ojulari played a crucial role in offshore oil and gas projects, significantly shaping Nigeria’s energy future.
7. Board member at Shell Petroleum Development Company – During his tenure at Shell, Ojulari was also a key member of the Board of Directors for Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC), managing both onshore and offshore petroleum engineering projects.
8. Chairman of BAT Advisory & Energy Company – After retiring from Shell in 2021, Ojulari took the reins as Chairman of BAT Advisory & Energy Company, a firm that provides strategic advice in the energy sector.
9. Expert in project engineering and technical integration – Ojulari was deeply involved in the technical integration of development, well engineering, and project engineering during his time with Shell, making him a seasoned leader in large-scale energy projects.
10. Historic appointment as NNPCL CEO – On April 2, 2025, Ojulari made history by becoming the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited, marking the next chapter of his distinguished career in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry.
