In a strategic move to strengthen Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Mrs. Lydia Shehu Jafiya, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Finance, to the Board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited.
Her appointment is part of an ongoing restructuring effort aimed at enhancing financial oversight, investor confidence, and operational efficiency in the nation’s most critical sector. She joins an **11-member board** led by Ahmadu Musa Kida as Chairman, with Engineer Bashir Bayo Ojulari as Group CEO.
Announcing the appointment, Presidential Adviser Bayo Onanuga stated that President Tinubu has directed the new Board to conduct a strategic portfolio review of NNPC’s assets, ensuring they align with Nigeria’s economic growth objectives.
Director of Information and Public Relations, Mohammed Manga in a statement n Wednesday explained that with extensive experience in public finance and policy implementation, Mrs. Jafiya is bringing a sharp financial perspective to the Board.
Her role will be crucial in ensuring that government objectives are met with transparency, accountability, and strategic foresight. Her appointment further underscores the administration’s commitment to leveraging top-tier professionals to drive national development.
According to the Statement, this marks the beginning of a new chapter for NNPC Limited, with a reconstituted leadership focused on tackling key challenges and unlocking new opportunities in Nigeria’s energy landscape.
The Ministry of Finance stands firmly behind this effort, confident that Mrs. Jafiya’s expertise will help position the country’s oil and gas industry for sustained global competitiveness**.
