{
  "id": 8583516,
  "title": "Ojulari: NNPC’s Smart Station Signals New Era in Energy Retail",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/ojulari-nnpcs-smart-station-signals-new-era-in-energy-retail",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-19T00:08:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/09/19/ojulari-nnpcs-smart-station-signals-new-era-in-energy-retail/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "NNPC Retail Limited in Abuja has inaugurated its inaugural Smart Self-Service Station, a pioneering step in the company's quest to revolutionize the petroleum retail sector through advanced technology, digital payment methods, and comprehensive energy solutions. Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, emphasized that this milestone is not merely the inauguration of another filling station but a fundamental shift towards a more digitally empowered and customer-centric energy corporation. The initiative aligns with NNPC Limited’s overarching strategic objectives, encapsulated in its \"Fit-For-Future\" pillars: Enterprise-First Mindset, Execution Excellence, Profitable Growth, and Partner of Choice. Ojulari highlighted that the Smart Self-Service Station exemplifies the successful integration of technology to enhance operational efficiency, customer experience, and operational transparency. It showcases NNPC Retail's commitment to being a responsive and adaptable energy provider, meeting the evolving needs of Nigerian consumers—a core tenet of being a \"Partner of Choice.\" Designed to promote efficiency and customer satisfaction, the station features self-service fueling with digital payment options, alongside additional energy services such as electric vehicle charging, LPG, and CNG, signifying a broader transition toward an integrated, tech-driven energy retail ecosystem. The rollout, initially centered on Abuja, is part of a phased expansion strategy, contingent on performance evaluation, infrastructure readiness, and demand, underscoring NNPC's commitment to sustainable and scalable growth.",
  "summary": "Peter Uzoho The launch of NNPC Retail Limited’s first Smart Self-Service Station in Abuja marks a significant step in the company’s drive to reshape the petroleum retail experience through technology,",
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}