Speaking at the SPE Nigeria Annual International Conference and Exhibition (NAICE 2025) in Lagos, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, Group CEO of NNPC Ltd., called for a balanced and contextualised energy transition that creates opportunities for small and medi…  | By Abimbola Akomolafe on August 5, 2025 | Speaking at the SPE Nigeria Annual International Conference and Exhibition (NAICE 2025) in Lagos, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, Group CEO of NNPC Ltd., called for a balanced and contextualised energy transition that creates opportunities for small and medium‑sized enterprises (SMEs) across the energy value chain. Ojulari emphasised that Africa must shape its own transition path by recognising natural gas as a transitional fuel, investing in clean cooking technologies, and using hydrocarbon revenues to fund renewables, infrastructure, and education. Read also, These measures, he noted, could open new markets for SMEs in manufacturing, energy services, and technology innovation. He stressed the need for collaborative stewardship to attract investment, foster technological advancement, and equip young people with STEM and green skills. By empowering youth and entrepreneurs, Ojulari said, Africa can position SMEs as key drivers of innovation, inclusion, and competitiveness in the global energy economy. | | | |
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