The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited have renewed their partnership to strengthen the security of Nigeria’s critical oil and gas infrastructure.
This reaffirmation took place during a meeting in Abuja on 25 November 2025, where leaders emphasized the importance of collaboration in protecting vital assets, boosting energy sector productivity, and supporting the government’s Renewed Hope Agenda for sustainable economic growth.
.Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, the Chief of the Air Staff, highlighted NAF’s commitment to safeguarding pipelines, offshore platforms, and other energy infrastructure, noting improvements in reducing oil theft and increasing national output through joint efforts with security agencies
NNPC’s Group CEO, Engr Bashir Bayo Ojulari, expressed appreciation for the Air Force’s dedication and underscored the importance of deepened cooperation, including intelligence sharing, joint planning, and deploying modern security technology to protect energy assets.
This renewed alliance aims to reinforce the country’s energy security and is seen as crucial for national stability and economic development. Both agencies are focused on expanding maritime security, strengthening surveillance capabilities, and tackling threats from insurgents and vandals targeting Nigeria’s oil and gas infrastructure.
This partnership aligns with broader government initiatives to secure Nigeria’s energy resources, with recent efforts including the formal unveiling of NNPC Limited as Africa’s largest national oil company, tasked with ensuring energy stability and sustainable growth.
Overall, the collaboration signifies a strategic move to enhance national security and economic resilience through improved protection of Nigeria’s energy industry assets.
