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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd has dismissed several senior executives as part of a sweeping internal restructuring, Daily Sun reports.
The shake-up, which reportedly affected more than 200 employees, comes weeks after the removal of Mele Kyari as Group Chief Executive Officer on April 2, 2025.
Among those departing are Bala Wunti, the former head of the National Petroleum Investment Management Services (NAPIMS), and Ibrahim Onoja, the managing director of the Kaduna Refinery. Also part of the restructuring is Lawal Sade, the chief compliance officer and former managing director of NNPC Trading. These individuals are said to have close ties with Mele Kyari, who was removed from his position as Group CEO.
However, the restructuring has also seen an increase in female representation within the company’s senior leadership. Notably, Maryam Idrisu has been appointed as the new managing director of NNPC Trading, responsible for overseeing all crude oil transactions. Additionally, Obioma Abangwu has been named chief liaison officer for board matters.
Daily Sun understands that these changes have been met with positive reception from staff, indicating a sense of optimism within the organisation.