
NNPC adds over 1,000 young professionals to its workforce
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has integrated more than 1,000 young professionals into its workforce. Bayo Ojulari, the Group Chief Executive Officer, highlighted the rigorous process that led to their deployment, emphasizing merit and performance. The new employees completed a one-year internship, intensive training, and evaluation before being officially deployed. Mele Kyari previously announced the recruitment drive.
TLDR
- Over 1,000 young professionals have joined NNPC Ltd after a year-long internship and training.
- Bayo Ojulari described the deployment as a major milestone for the company.
- The selection process focused on merit, performance, and fairness, not personal connections.
- Offer letters provided entry, but continued employment was based on performance during the internship year.
- The recruitment was announced in July 2024 by immediate past GCEO, Mele Kyari.