By Abuja, Nigeria
The Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Bayo Ojulari, says the oil and gas sector is committed to staff fitness, wellness and collaboration.
Ojulari stated this on Sunday at the opening of the 20th edition of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Games (NOGIG) in Abuja.
The NNPC boss, who is also the Grand Patron of the Games, was represented by Olalekan Ogunleye, the Executive Vice-President (EVP), Gas, Power and New Energy, NNPC Ltd. Ojulari said the sector placed premium value on the physical and mental wellbeing of its workforce.
“A fit and agile workforce is critical to driving productivity and positioning the nation’s economy for sustainable growth.”
According to him, improved fitness and wellness among workers have contributed significantly to increased production output in the oil and gas industry. He maintained that such gains ultimately benefitted the country.
“The sector needs staff members that are fit to be able to discharge their duties effectively. The oil and gas industry requires an agile workforce to take the nation’s economy to enviable heights, hence the importance of the Games,” Ojulari said.
Earlier, the Chairman of the Local Organising Committee (LOC), Sulaiman Sulaiman, said the level of participation reflected the strength, cohesion and collaborative spirit within the industry.
Sulaiman commended Ojulari for his leadership and sustained support for the Games, as well as chief executives and management teams of participating companies for prioritising staff welfare by releasing athletes in spite of demanding operational schedules.
