​NNPC Deploys 1,000 New Staff After Yearlong Training

​ABUJA — In a major boost to its operational workforce, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has officially deployed over 1,000 newly recruited young professionals to various strategic arms of the organization.

​The deployment follows the successful completion of a comprehensive one-year internship, rigorous training, and a thorough performance evaluation process.

​Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd, Bayo Ojulari, announced the milestone, emphasizing the company’s commitment to meritocracy and institutional transparency. He noted that the recruitment and retention process was strictly anchored on competence rather than affiliation.

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​“Different paths, but the same door. And we opened it. That’s what NNPC Limited stands for today: not who you know or where you’re from, but what you can do,” Ojulari stated.

​Highlighting the journey of the new intakes, the GCEO explained that while formal employment offers initially granted them entry, their dedication and resilience under pressure throughout the internship year cemented their positions within the national energy company.

​Addressing the newly deployed staff, Ojulari urged them to view themselves as critical drivers of the organization’s current operations rather than just future leaders. He encouraged them to challenge existing frameworks, voice innovative opinions, and actively steer their professional growth.

​Furthermore, he challenged the young professionals to uphold the values of fairness and integrity, reminding them to pay forward the opportunity when they eventually ascend to leadership positions.

​The latest development underscores NNPC Ltd’s ongoing human capital restructuring aimed at injecting fresh talent, driving operational efficiency, and fostering a high-performance culture across Nigeria’s oil and gas sector.