On Tuesday, 19th July, 2022, President Muhammadu Buhari unveiled the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, a development which saw the Company officially transiting into a limited liability entity as enshrined in the provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021.

The historic event marks a crucial change in structure of the Company, as it would now be regulated in line with the principles of the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA). The event, which took place at the State House Conference Centre, in Abuja, was attended by dignitaries from within and outside the country.

Find below some images of the historic occasion.

Photo Credit: State House/NNPC Limited

President Muhammadu Buhari, assisted by (R-L) the Honourable Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva; Board Chairman, NNPC Limited, Senator Margerie C. Okadigbo and GCEO NNPC Limited, Mallam Mele Kyari, display a symbolic plaque representing the official unveiling of NNPC Limited, at the State House Conference Centre.

President Muhammadu Buhari delivers his address during the Presidential Unveiling of NNPC Limited, at the State House Conference Centre.

Board Chairman, NNPC Limited, Senator Margerie C. Okadigbo decorates President Muhammadu Buhari with an NNPC Limited badge.

President Muhammadu Buhari performs the Official Unveiling of NNPC Limited brand before a packed audience at the State House Conference Centre.

Renowned artist, Darey Art Alade performs the NNPC Limited “theme song”.

A cross-section of invited guests.

Board Chairman, NNPC Limited, Senator Margerie C. Okadigbo flanked by the GCEO, NNPC Limited, Mallam Mele Kyari and the Executive Secretary, African Petroleum Producers Organisation (APPO), Dr. Omar Farouk Ibrahim

The GCEO, NNPC Limited, Mallam Mele Kyari flanked by NNPC Limited
Board Member, Mrs. Lami Onayi Ahmed and CFO NNPC Limited, Mr. Umar Isa Ajiya.