By Abigail David
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has deployed more than 1,000 young professionals into its workforce following the successful completion of a one-year internship, training and evaluation programme.
The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd, Bayo Ojulari, announced the development in a post shared on the company’s official social media platforms, describing it as a significant milestone for the national energy company.
According to Ojulari, the new employees were selected after completing a rigorous programme that combined practical internships, intensive training and performance assessments.
He said the recruitment process reflected the company’s commitment to merit-based employment, stressing that competence and performance, rather than personal connections or background, determined successful candidates.
Ojulari noted that while the participants initially joined the organisation through offer letters, their permanent deployment was earned through consistent performance during the internship period.
He encouraged the newly deployed employees to contribute innovative ideas, take ownership of their professional development and actively support the company’s growth.
The NNPC chief also urged them to remember the opportunities they had received and, in the future, help create similar opportunities for others.
The deployment is part of NNPC Ltd’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its workforce and build capacity following its transition into a commercially driven national energy company under the Petroleum Industry Act.
The recruitment exercise began in July 2024 during the tenure of former Group Chief Executive Officer Mele Kyari.
