Speaking at a retreat organised by the Research, Technology and Innovation (RTI) Division of the Company in Abuja, the CEO noted that the survival of NNPC as a limited liability company would depend to a large extent on the innovative ability of the work force.
While stressing the need for the staff to develop a culture of innovation, where people are allowed to make propositions, improve on processes and speak out freely, Kyari charged the NNPC staff to generate new ideas that would align with the present-day realities in the petroleum industry.
Earlier, Dr Billy Okoye, the Group Executive Director, Ventures and Business Development, Dr Billy Okoye said that the NNPC was looking forward to RTI to chart a new course for the growth of the NNPC business in line with the global reality.
According to him, the retreat would provide an insightful perspective that would shape the evolution of the NNPC Limited into a company that Nigerians would be proud of.
Speaking in the same vein, the Chief Innovation officer, Mrs Betty Ugona urged participants to focus on the key priorities of energy transition with particular focus on NNPC’s business sustainability.
Mrs. Ugona said the new NNPC with the backing of the PIA is focused on innovation towards the demonstration of extended energy forms away from the fossil fuels via technology that have the potentials to out perform the current market leaders.
The chief innovation Officer, who emphasized the importance of innovation in today’s business world, expressed delight that the NNPC through the RTI was not going to be left behind.