Jobs/Appointments
NNPC Workforce Down 3.46% to 5,495 in One Year
By Adedapo Adesanya
The staff strength of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited went down by 197 or 3.46 per cent to 5,495 at the end of the first quarter of 2025 from 5,692 at the end of the first quarter of 2024.
This information was revealed by the national oil firm, which also said its latest workforce was 1.28 per cent or 71 staff lower than the 5,566 recorded in the fourth quarter of 2024.
The report added that 81.8 per cent of the company’s employees are males, while 18.2 per cent are females.
Giving a breakdown of its employees, NNPC disclosed that it has 188 workers in its junior category, comprising 179 males and nine females; while its senior category has 4,118 employees, made up of 3,389 males and 729 females.
Furthermore, the state oil firm said it has 1,025 staff in its middle management category as at the end of the first quarter of 2025, consisting of 803 males and 222 females; while in the top management category, it had 122 males and 42 females, bringing the total staff strength in that category to 164.
Further analysis of its employee data showed that the NNPC had only a staff, a male, in its Junior Staff 2 (JS2) category; 187 members of staff in its JS 1 category; 33 staff in its Senior Staff 7 (SS7) category; 64 staff in its SS6 category; 1,081 staff and 163 staff in its SS5 and SS4 categories, respectively.
In its SS3, SS2 and SS1 category, the NNPC Limited had 354 staff, 488 staff and 1,935 staff, respectively; while in its Management 6 (M6) cadre, the NNPCL had 724 staff.
NNPC had 301 staff, 120 staff, 38 staff, five staff and one staff in its M5, M4, M3, M2 and M1 cadres, respectively.
Recall that President Bola Tinubu in April sacked the former chief executive of the NNPC, Mr Mele Kolo Kyari; the board chairman of the corporation, Mr Pius Akinyelure, and all other board members.
The sacked chief executive was replaced by Mr Bashir Bayo Ojulari, while Mr Ahmadu Musa Kida was appointed non-executive chairman.
The NNPC also carried out a restructuring with a number of senior management staff disengaged, including Mr Bala Wunti, former chief executive of the National Petroleum Investment Management Services (NAPIMS); Mr Ibrahim Onoja, former managing director of the Kaduna Refinery and Petrochemical Company (KRPC) and Mr Lawal Sade, the chief compliance officer and former managing director of NNPC Trading, among others.
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
Lagos Television (LTV 8), Alausa, Ikeja, has a new General Manager, and he is Mr Kayode Oyekanmi, replacing Mrs Sola Kosoko, who was ousted by the Lagos State government.
Mr Oyekanmi was presented with his letter of appointment on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, by the Lagos State Head of Service, Mr Bode Agoro, in a brief ceremony.
The new General Manager of the state-owned broadcast station was tasked with using his vast experience in the media space to take LTV 8 to greater heights.
Mr Agoro expressed confidence in Mr Oyekanmi’s capacity to reposition Lagos Television and wished him a successful and impactful tenure of office.
Prior to his appointment, Mr Oyekanmi served as the Director of Strategy Centre at the Lagos State Ministry of Information and Strategy, a position he has held since 2022.
A seasoned brand communications practitioner, Mr Oyekanmi has over three decades of professional experience spanning both the private and public sectors, with expertise in Advertising, Public Relations, and global export services.
He commenced his public service career as a Public Affairs Practitioner on March 1, 2000, with the Lagos State Ministry of Information and Strategy.
The new LTV boss, a Lagos State indigene from Isale Eko, Lagos Island, has received several awards in recognition of his dedication, hard work, and commitment to the journalism profession.
He holds a Master’s degree in Public Administration (MPA) from the University of Lagos and a Bachelor’s degree in English Language and Education from Lagos State University.
He is an active Member of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) and the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR).
In addition, he is a voracious reader and a passionate lawn tennis player, and currently serves as the Charter President of the Lagos State Ministry of Information Toastmasters Club.
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
A retired Major-General, Mr Adeyinka Famadewa, has been appointed as the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Homeland Security.
The appointee retired from the military after over three decades, with experience in national security strategy, intelligence fusion, counter-terrorism operations, and international security diplomacy.
His career reflects a rare blend of operational excellence, strategic foresight, and institutional leadership in safeguarding Nigeria’s territorial integrity and national interests, a circular signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr George Akume, said.
It was disclosed that Mr Famadewa was chosen for the position because of his exceptional record of service, strategic expertise, and outstanding contributions to Nigeria’s national security architecture.
The notice said the appointment underscores the commitment of the administration of Mr Tinubu to strengthening internal security coordination, enhancing intelligence-driven operations, and deepening inter-agency collaboration in addressing emerging security threats across the country.
The President expressed confidence that Mr Famadewa’s appointment will further enhance the government’s efforts toward achieving a safer and more secure Nigeria through improved coordination of homeland security initiatives, intelligence integration, and proactive risk management.
He also urged him to deploy his wealth of experience, professionalism, and strategic insight in advancing national security objectives and supporting the administration’s agenda.
By Aduragbemi Omiyale
In a bid to strengthen its board and support its transformation goals, FCMB Group Plc has appointed the chairman of the board of the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF), Mrs Adepeju Adebajo, as an independent non-executive director.
A statement signed by the company secretary, Mrs Olufunmilayo Adelabu, disclosed that the appointment has been approved by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
She brings to the board over 30 years of experience across industry, renewable energy, agriculture, finance and consulting. She has worked with teams and clients in sub-Saharan Africa and Europe, helping them grow and multiply impact.
Throughout her career, Mrs Adebajo has led teams through change and growth. She previously worked at Lafarge Africa Plc, and was once the chief executive of Mouka Limited, Lumos Nigeria, UTC Nigeria Plc and an Assistant General Manager at United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc. She is a Transformation Lead at Etex Group (Nigerite and Emenite Limited).
In 2025, she founded Climate Governance Initiative Nigeria, affiliated with the World Economic Forum (WEF) and serves on the World Economic Forum Council on Climate and Nature Governance (2025-2027).
Mrs Adebajo holds a Master’s and a BSc in Chemical Engineering from Imperial College London and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
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