- Nigerians fault NNPC’s 100-day report under GCEO Bayo Ojulari
- Refineries remain shut despite billions spent on rehabilitation
- Public demands answers over rising fuel cost and missing funds
Nigerians have criticised the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) under its Group Chief Executive Officer, Bayo Ojulari, following the release of a 100-day progress report.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the public backlash centres on the ongoing shutdown of Nigeria’s refineries, despite the huge sums said to have been spent on their rehabilitation.
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The NNPC had celebrated “key milestones” achieved in Ojulari’s first 100 days. However, Nigerians on social media accused the oil giant of ignoring core issues while promoting surface-level wins.
Ojulari, who took office on April 2, 2025, following his appointment by President Bola Tinubu, was expected to overhaul the firm’s operations, combat corruption, and improve productivity.
The company’s report outlined plans to boost oil production to 2 million barrels per day by 2027, raise refining capacity to 200,000 barrels daily, and attract $30 billion in investments by 2030.
But citizens say the report fails to address critical issues such as idle refineries, surging fuel prices, and alleged financial mismanagement.
One social media user, Akin Ajagbe, wrote: “Where are our refineries? After spending billions on rehabilitation, nothing works. Ojulari’s NNPC talks of milestones while N210 trillion is under Senate probe. This isn’t transparency.”
Another citizen, Adamu Kure, asked: “How do you celebrate 100 days when Nigerians still queue for petrol at N910/litre? We’re still importing fuel. This is PR, not progress.”
Some also questioned why NNPC’s pricing remains higher than that of private competitors.
Chael Nonso said, “NNPC should offer cheaper fuel than Dangote. It’s a government entity meant to serve the masses, not compete unfairly.”
Babale Karl highlighted that Warri Refinery has remained closed since January 2025, while the Port Harcourt plant reportedly runs at below 40% capacity.
“What’s the use of billions spent when there’s no output? Where’s the leadership?” Karl asked.
Another critic, Simi Coker, noted: “NNPC is still a cartel of fraudsters. Nothing has changed. Just another name, same issues.”
Olayinka Sanni offered a more measured opinion: “This is not a scorecard of impact but a document of good intentions. It’s a start, but Nigerians want results, not hopes.”
The trending hashtag #NNPC100Days captured the public mood, showing widespread frustration with the pace of reform.
While NNPC continues to push its transformation narrative, the disconnect between its public relations efforts and citizens’ lived experiences remains stark.
