The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has announced a major recruitment initiative, seeking to bring fresh talent into its ranks across various departments. This marks the company’s first hiring campaign since its transformation into a limited company in 2022.
On Friday, NNPC Ltd took to social media to unveil its recruitment plans. The company’s X handle stated, “We are hiring. Are you passionate about building an exciting career in NNPC Limited? Please visit careers.nnpcgroup.com to apply.”
Olufemi Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd, confirmed the recruitment drive in an official statement.
“NNPC Ltd is pleased to announce that we are currently hiring for multiple positions across various departments. We are seeking talented and dedicated individuals to join our team,” Soneye stated.
The announcement has sparked significant interest among job seekers, leading to unprecedented traffic on the company’s career page. Acknowledging the technical issues arising from this surge, Soneye reassured applicants, “Our techs are working diligently to rectify the problem. Please be assured that the application process deadline remains 20 August 2024.”
NNPC Ltd emphasized its commitment to a fair selection process. In its social media post, the company stated, “We reassure all Nigerians of a transparent and merit-based recruitment process. We, therefore, encourage capable Nigerians to take maximum advantage of this unique opportunity.”
This recruitment drive comes at a pivotal time for NNPC Ltd. In July 2022, the company underwent a significant transformation, transitioning from a wholly state-run entity to a commercial oil company limited by shares. This change was part of the implementation of the new Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), signed into law by former President Muhammadu Buhari.
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The transition marked a new era for Nigeria’s oil industry. NNPC Ltd is now positioned as a commercially oriented and profit-driven national petroleum company, independent of the government, although government bodies remain its shareholders. The company is subject to annual audits and operates under the regulations of the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA).
In February 2023, NNPC Ltd officially took over the assets of the nation’s oil company, culminating a 46-year journey as a corporation. This transfer of assets was completed within the stipulated 18-month timeframe, as mandated by section 54 (3) of the PIA 2021.
