Lagos — The Society of EnergyEditors, known asSEE,has praised the appointment ofEngr.BayoOjularias thenewChiefExecutiveOfficeroftheNigerianNationalPetroleumCompanyLimited,NNPCL.
The SEE (www.energyeditors.org) is an organization comprising media experts dedicated to enhancing the caliber of energy reporting, fostering a better-informed public discussion, and supporting the expansion and progress of the energy sector. Members come from both inside and outside Nigeria.
In a celebratory statement penned by its Chairperson, Mr. Yakubu Lawal, the organization conveyed their reception of the appointment with fresh optimism regarding Nigeria’s oil and gas sector’s upcoming trajectory. They believe that his skills and guidance will significantly benefit this governmental body as it progresses towards becoming an entirely self-sustaining commercial enterprise.
The NNPCL, now the leading oil producer in Africa, serves as the lifeblood of Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. A smooth transition as outlined by the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) would establish the benchmark for how this industry can drive the nation's economic growth through increased contributions from these sectors.
The Special Executive Assistant conveyed appreciation for Engineer Ojulari’s extensive expertise and experience in the sector, accumulated domestically and internationally, and encouraged him to apply this wisdom towards shaping the emerging NNPCL. He also emphasized the importance of fostering a fruitful collaboration among various parties involved, including international oil firms, independent operators, local communities, oversight bodies, and the press.
We have learned about your appointment with fresh optimism regarding the industry’s future, knowing how greatly your skills and guidance can benefit a national organization moving toward becoming a comprehensive commercial enterprise. As the NNPCL, now the leading petroleum producer in Africa, serves as the lifeblood of Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, successfully transitioning this body—as outlined by the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA)—will establish the standard for the entire field’s impact on the nation’s economic growth.
"The SEE acknowledges your extensive expertise and insights from the sector, accumulated through experiences inside and outside Nigeria, and encourages you to apply this knowledge towards shaping the emerging NNPCL. In doing so, foster a fruitful collaboration with various parties involved, including international oil companies (IOCs), independent operators, local communities, oversight bodies, and the press," the statement said.
The organization committed to backing the NNPC CEO as needed for the fulfillment of his objectives and initiatives.
Launched in May 2024, the SEE initiative aims to boost quality journalism in the realm of energy and reinforce the role of media as watchdogs within this industry.
The founding of The Society emerged as an answer to the necessity for comprehensive insights and sophisticated journalism within the energy sector, where such qualities have often been absent recently. Given the growing intricacy of energy-related challenges, it is crucial that journalists working in this field possess extensive knowledge about how the industry functions, along with familiarity with governmental regulations and policies.
Members are selected from journalists, editors, producers, and media experts who have shown dedication to delivering precise and influential coverage of energy-related topics.
The organization releases a quarterly publication titled 'Nigeria Energy Outlook,' offering guidance and explanations on issues related to energy. Additionally, they provide training and refresher courses aimed at improving the expertise and proficiency of energy journalists and media professionals, thereby enhancing the overall standard and insightfulness of media reporting in this field.