By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja

The Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners, NARTO, on Sunday charged the new management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Limited) to be steadfast and innovative in the face of current challenges facing the oil and gas industry.

NARTO National President, Alhaji Yusuf Lawal Othman in a statement in Abuja noted that the management team was coming on at a very challenging time in the industry.

“Assuming office at the time the oil and gas industry is contending with different global challenges such as low prices, output and infrastructure challenges, we urge the new NNPCL management to be steadfast and innovative to weather the storm.

“With the national refineries restarting operations recently, we enjoin NNPC to sustain their functionality because NARTO thrives on product haulage”.

He pledged the support of the group to the new management, adding that NARTO looked forward to the sustenance of its long-standing harmonious working relationship with company

NARTO President who commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the appointment of Engr. Bayo Ojulari, as the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited, described the new management as round pegs in round holes.

“In addition, NARTO commended the entire new senior management team of NNPCL, which is headed by the GCEO, Mr Bashir Bayo Ojulari, Rowland Ewubare as Group Chief Operating Officer; Adedapo Segun as Group Chief Financial Officer; and Olalekan Ogunleye as Executive Vice President Gas, Power & New Energy.

“The association also extended the commendation to the other members of the team, Udy Ntia as Executive Vice President Upstream; Mumuni Dangazau as Executive Vice President Downstream; Sophia Mbakwe as Executive Vice President Business Services; and Adesua Dozie, as Company Secretary & Chief Legal Officer”, Othman added.