The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd has terminated the services of some senior officials of the Corporation.
According to reports, among those departing the organization immediately are Bala Wunti, former chief of National Petroleum Investment Management Services (NAPIMS), and Ibrahim Onoja, managing director of the Kaduna Refinery.
Another senior official leaving is Lawal Sade, the chief compliance officer and former managing director of NNPC Trading.
The affected officials are believed to be very close to immediate past Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), Mele Kyari, who was relieved of his position on April 2, 2025.
According to reports, over 200 employees have been impacted, marking the beginning of what may be a series of staff changes.
This restructuring has resulted in an increased representation of women in senior leadership roles, including the appointment of Maryam Idrisu as managing director of NNPC Trading — responsible for all crude oil transactions — and Obioma Abangwu as chief liaison officer for board matters.
The directors were sacked four weeks after Bayo Ojulari took over from Kyari.
Three days after he assumed office, NNPC appointed an eight-member senior management team.