By Luminous Jannamike
ABUJA — The Niger Delta Ethnic Nationalities Youth Leaders Council (NDENYC) has distanced itself from the current protest on the Nigerian Nationwide Petroleum Firm Restricted (NNPC Ltd.) Towers in Abuja, the place a bunch demanded the resignation of the Group Chief Government Officer (GCEO), Mr Bashir Ojulari, over alleged corruption and mismanagement.
At a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday, President-Normal of NDENYC, Mr Terry Obieh, stated the demonstration doesn’t in any approach characterize the pursuits of Niger Delta youths, business stakeholders or HOSTCOM.
He stated the group welcomed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s choice to retain Ojulari, including that the NNPC boss must be given the chance to proceed with ongoing reforms.
“We admire President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for refusing to be swayed by requires the sack of the NNPC GCEO.
“We emphasise the necessity to permit Ojulari proceed with the reforms at present being carried out within the firm,” Obieh stated.
Ojulari, who assumed workplace in April 2025, has launched measures geared toward bettering transparency, elevating oil output, and stabilising home gasoline provide.
Inside his first 100 days, he strengthened collaboration with upstream companions and enhanced safety alongside key pipelines, which helped elevate every day crude oil manufacturing from 1.2 million barrels to 1.8 million barrels by August 2025.
NNPC additionally resumed publishing its month-to-month monetary and operational stories, which had been suspended for 3 years. Efforts have additionally begun to revive the Warri and Port Harcourt refineries, easing gasoline provide pressures.
“Ojulari’s reform agenda, together with implementation of the Petroleum Business Act (PIA), has confronted resistance from entrenched pursuits.
“This has led to misinformation campaigns, together with current false claims of his resignation,” Obieh famous.
NDENYC recommended the Presidency for clarifying that Ojulari has not resigned, and acknowledged HOSTCOM and different business stakeholders who’ve expressed assist for the continuing adjustments.
“We perceive that resistance to reforms is anticipated, however we stay assured that transparency will prevail,” Obieh added.
The group urged NNPC Ltd. to keep up requirements of transparency, accountability, and effectivity with a view to rebuild public belief and strengthen its place as Nigeria’s main nationwide asset.
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