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The new Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Bayo Ojulari, has publicly expressed his roots in northern Nigeria, noting his surprise at some reactions following his recent appointment.

Speaking to the press, Ojulari clarified his roots from northern Nigerian, stating, “I was surprised when people said I was not from the North. I am a child of the North, and I come from Ilorin. I was brought up in Kaduna State. I started learning Yoruba when I was 15 years old. When I left Kaduna, I went to Zaria to study, so I am a northerner(northern Nigerian).”

He appealed for the and prayers of citizens across the nation, particularly those from the northern region, in his efforts to advance both the region and the country as a whole.

“I need the of the North to do this work well and bring development to the North and the whole of Nigeria. I need everyone’s prayer as this work is not what one person can do. We need to work together to ensure Nigeria’s progress,” Ojulari emphasized.

Addressing the recent reports of a strained relationship between NNPCL and the Dangote Group, the new CEO indicated that steps are being taken to reconcile any existing differences.

“Dangote has made significant contributions, which deserve commendation,” he acknowledged.

“We’ve held talks to resolve the conflict. Going forward, we’ll collaborate to ensure consistent fuel supply for Nigerians.”

He assured the public that future disagreements would be resolved through dialogue, stating, “You won’t hear of any more clashes between NNPCL and Dangote Refinery. We’ll work together for Nigeria’s benefit.”

Ojulari also commented on the recent decline in global crude oil prices and its potential impact on Nigeria’s revenue projections.


However, he assured that NNPCL is actively working on reducing operational costs to optimize earnings from oil and gas sales in light of the price drop.

Responding to public concerns regarding the delayed reflection of lower global crude oil prices in local fuel costs, Ojulari clarified the dynamics involved.

“If [dealers] bought fuel at a higher price before the drop, they’ll need to sell at that old rate. But with new purchases at lower prices, we expect local prices to eventually reflect the change,” he stated, indicating an eventual adjustment in local pump prices.

Source: https://tribuneonlineng.com/im-a-northerner-nnpc-boss-ojulari/

I don't blame the man though. You cannot keep including Kwara in your monolithic north and get angry because Tinubu is giving his tribesmen from Kwara juicy positions and tagging them northerners. Nigeria is a hypocritical country

Who being a core north help

He's a Northerner and no one should disturb us that he's Yoruba man after all kwara is not a yorubaland

..there is also an Emir of illorin where you come from..you are Bayo Ojulari from the North..

..you are also definitely a muslim..no doubt..

..it will later be known..who sent who to a fool's errand...the Northern Nigeria caliphate...or the South Western batified caliphate..

KillVDMnow:
He's a Northerner and no one should disturb us that he's Yoruba man after all kwara is not a yorubaland

He has just told them that Ilorin and entire Kwara is not a Yoruba land. Shebi SW people dey always abuse anyone in the South that says the same thing, they will be quiet now.

Are you Yoruba or not?

Nigeria is gone, if a newly appointed NNPC boss is struggling to sell his identity to Nigerians, then we are finished...no thanks to the evil leaders who have prioritised nepotism over competence

This is not targeted at Bayo, Bayo is fully competent for the role

braveboi4life:
Nigeria is gone, if a newly appointed NNPC boss is struggling to sell his identity to Nigerians, then we are finished...no thanks to the evil leaders who have prioritised nepotism over competence

This is not targeted at Bayo, Bayo is fully competent for the role

He just told the North "I'm not Yoruba, I'm one of you" when the North complained that Tinubu appointed mostly Yorubas to his Cabinet. That's exactly how most Ilorin people think when ask to choose.

I don't know why my spirit doesn't go well with this man.. I just hope he won't sabotage National interest to favour Dangote.

Dangote has made significant investments yen yen yen.. didn't FG give him concessions, tax holidays, waivers etc.?.. what about the money Emefiele pumped into his project running into billions?. What of the FX racketeering and other expose made against the man?.. when will EFCC probe him and retrieve Nigeria's commonwealth from him.

Mr Ojulari, your allegiance should be first to Nigeria and not to any businessman/ private business owner out to make profit. Please be guided.

This is highly confusing 😕

I hope that it doesn't come back to haunt him in the future

Thank you Bashir AbdulOjulari, you are truly a Northerner.

By the way, why is Tinubu Northernizing NNPC? You replaced a Northerner with another Northerner which is a bad thing. Why are you marginalizing the South?

The question we should ask is, are Ilorin people no longer northerners?

KillVDMnow:


Ogbeni ilorin people and entire kwara can be whatever they choose,we don't force identity on people like you Igbo.

Everyone is not Igbo. I'm not Igbo. I've stayed both in Okun land precisely, Kabba Kogi State and also stayed in Ilorin, Kwara. I can tell you for free that Okun people are always proud to call themselves Yoruba and can fight you if you say they're notherners but Ilorin people are complete opposite. They prefer being called Northerners.

kimjongJezebel:

Everyone is not Igbo. I'm not Igbo. I've stayed both in Okun land precisely, Kabba Kogi State and also stayed in Ilorin, Kwara. I can tell you for free that Okun people are always proud to call themselves Yoruba and can fight you if you say they're notherners but Ilorin people are complete opposite. They prefer being called Northerners.

I and majority of Yoruba careless about them,they can be whatever they choose to be,nah their problem be that.

flokii:
I don't know why my spirit doesn't go well with this man.. I just hope he won't sabotage National interest to favour Dangote.

Dangote has made significant investments yen yen yen.. didn't FG give him concessions, tax holidays, waivers etc.?.. what about the money Emefiele pumped into his project running into billions?. What of the FX racketeering and other expose made against the man?.. when will EFCC probe him and retrieve Nigeria's commonwealth from him.

Mr Ojulari, your allegiance should be first to Nigeria and not to any businessman/ private business owner out to make profit. Please be guided.

You so much hate Dangote, but you can't wake up in the morning and sleep in a day without using Dangote products.

Northerner dey bear Bayo..

Lifestone:

You so much hate Dangote, but you can't wake up in the morning and sleep in a day without using Dangote products.

Point of correction.. I don't hate Dangote.
Let's just say I don't like people cutting corners and shortchanging others.

The Crude Oil he is geeting from Nigeria at cheap price can give him over 17 petroleum products after refining.. yet the man claims PMS that is just one out of the 17 must be sold at extremely high prices to Nigerians, while he sells the other petroleum products like naphtha, DPK (kerosene), Jet fuel and co. for profit.. Imagine the excessive gain he is making from petroleum business alone in Nigeria.

if you don't know something, ask.. don't let people deceive you with grammar.

Arewa North examining Bayo to confirm if he's core northerner or not

eastOFwest:
This is highly confusing 😕

I hope that it doesn't come back to haunt him in the future

No confusion anywhere. It is wrong to restrict Yorubas to South West alone. He never denied his Yoruba ethnicity.

There are Yorubas in the north central, South West and South South.

Just like the igbos that are plenty in the South South as indigene

Bayo Ojulari is from Ilorin, he's a Fulani man.

happney65:
Northerner dey bear Bayo..

Yes

kimjongJezebel:

Everyone is not Igbo. I'm not Igbo. I've stayed both in Okun land precisely, Kabba Kogi State and also stayed in Ilorin, Kwara. I can tell you for free that Okun people are always proud to call themselves Yoruba and can fight you if you say they're notherners but Ilorin people are complete opposite. They prefer being called Northerners.

We're all saying the same thing. Bayo Ojulari is a northerner

kimjongJezebel:

Everyone is not Igbo. I'm not Igbo. I've stayed both in Okun land precisely, Kabba Kogi State and also stayed in Ilorin, Kwara. I can tell you for free that Okun people are always proud to call themselves Yoruba and can fight you if you say they're notherners but Ilorin people are complete opposite. They prefer being called Northerners.

North or northerner is not ethnicity, it is a geographical location. The meaning of north in Yoruba is Ariwa, in Hausa it is Arewa. A kwara man that called himself Arewa or Northerner is just being diplomatic

The new nnpcl boss never denied being a Yoruba man, he is just telling us his geopolitical zone

flokii:


Point of correction.. I don't hate Dangote.
Let's just say I don't like people cutting corners and shortchanging others.

The Crude Oil he is geeting from Nigeria at cheap price can give him over 17 petroleum products after refining.. yet the man claims PMS that is just one out of the 17 must be sold at extremely high prices to Nigerians, while he sells the other petroleum products like naphtha, DPK (kerosene), Jet fuel and co. for profit.. Imagine the excessive gain he is making from petroleum business alone in Nigeria.

if you don't know something, ask.. don't let people deceive you with grammar.

Lol. So what of the imported products?
By the way, I think you need to better understand issues before criticizing someone else. The crude for Naira does not mean cheaper, they with still sell to him at the dollar equivalent only that he will pay in Naira

Lol... which kain country be this FGA
I don laff tire

BafanaBafana:
Are you Yoruba or not?

He is playing games , he is a Yoruba man and Favours his Yoruba ppl in runing the parastatal

haybhi1:
Lol... which kain country be this FGA
I don laff tire

He's simply saying he's not Yoruba. Very funny