The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has described its long-awaited re-entry into Ogoniland as a historic milestone of reconciliation and national progress.
Beyond the resumption of oil production, the move is being celebrated as a national milestone that symbolises justice, healing, and inclusive development under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
In a statement signed by Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Andy Odeh, NNPC Ltd said the re-entry reflects a vision that balances energy development with community well-being and environmental sustainability.
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Ogoni Re-entry is a Beacon of Reconciliation through Collaboration —NNPC Ltd
The re-entry into Ogoniland marks a historic turning point for Nigeria — not just in terms of oil production, but more broadly, this milestone reflects the spirit of President Bola… pic.twitter.com/30N2MdfR9O
— NNPC Limited (@nnpclimited) September 26, 2025
Presidential Commitment
At the State House on Wednesday, during the presentation of the Ogoni Consultations Report, President Tinubu acknowledged the decades of suffering endured by the Ogoni people.
“We are not, as a government, taking lightly the years of pain endured in Ogoniland. We recognise that; otherwise, we would not be here today.
“We declare with conviction that hope is here and is back with us,” he said.
He added that the re-entry represents a practical demonstration of the Renewed Hope Agenda, aimed at rebuilding trust, attracting responsible investment, and placing communities at the centre of national development.
Healing and Justice Beyond Oil
Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd, Bashir Bayo Ojulari, described the move as “a bold step towards justice, healing, and national prosperity.”
“The re-entry into Ogoniland is not just about oil and gas. It is about justice, healing, and charting a new future for our nation,” he said.
Ojulari credited the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, for convening a Presidential Committee that created a platform for dialogue and inclusivity.
He also commended Professor Don Baridam and other members for ensuring fair and transparent engagement with stakeholders.
He stressed that Ogoniland’s future must prioritise sustainability and collaboration: “The lesson is that this journey cannot be driven solely by production volumes. It must be anchored on justice, equity, sustainability, and most importantly, collaboration with the very people whose land bears this wealth,” Ojulari.
Ojulari confirmed that NNPC has already begun road construction, infrastructure upgrades, and empowerment programmes to directly benefit host communities.
“NNPC Ltd is determined to transform Ogoniland from a symbol of conflict into a beacon of reconciliation, renewal, and sustainable progress,” he affirmed.
National Security Adviser and Committee Speak
Nuhu Ribadu highlighted the importance of dialogue, describing the report as the product of “intensive, methodical, and transparent engagement with all stakeholders,” proving that sustainable progress is possible through collective effort.
On behalf of the Committee, Professor Don Baridam thanked President Tinubu for his commitment, stressing that diplomacy and dialogue had rebuilt trust and restored hope to the long-neglected community.
Global Significance
Stakeholders noted that the re-entry offers a model for reconciling energy development with environmental protection and community inclusion.
For the international community, it signals that Nigeria is rewriting the playbook on how oil and gas operations can coexist with local aspirations.
Ultimately, the Ogoni re-entry is being framed as proof that justice, dialogue, and collaboration can transform conflict into reconciliation and pave the way for shared prosperity.