By Ayomide Otitoju
At the Society of Petroleum Engineers Oloibiri Lecture and Energy Forum 2026 held at the PTDF Headquarters in Abuja, the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, delivered a keynote address focused on strategies to achieve Nigeria’s three million barrels per day oil production target.
Ojulari, who was represented at the event by NNPC Limited’s Executive Vice President, Upstream, Udy Ntia, said efficiency, security, and intelligence remain the critical pillars for driving sustained growth in crude oil output.
He spoke on the conference theme, “Beyond the Three Million Barrels Target: Harmonizing Digitization, Capital, and Policy Framework for Intelligent Operations and Asset Optimization,” stressing the need for stronger integration of technology, investment, and policy support in the energy sector.
In recognition of his contributions to the oil and gas industry, Ojulari was also honoured with the SPE Senior Industry Ambassador Legacy of Leadership Award.
