The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, has assured that its employment process will be transparent and inclusive.

Kyari assured the 45,689 job applicants that they would take the Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBT) as part of the oil company’s recruitment process on Saturday (today).

According to NNPC spokesman, Olufemi Soneye, Kyari, while addressing applicants at the Ansar-Ud-Deen Society Centenary Resource Centre in Maitama, Abuja, said he was at the centre to ensure the process is smooth, transparent, fair, and credible.

“As an equal opportunity employer, NNPC Ltd. has made special provisions to ensure that applicants with disabilities can take the test without any hindrance,” he said.

The NNPC boss reiterated that only the most qualified candidates among the 45,689 applicants will be selected for employment.

In a related development, in a brief statement on its X handle on Saturday, the national oil company joined in celebrating the International Day for Persons Living with Disabilities (PWDs).

NNPC promised inclusivity to the persons living with disability who were shortlisted for the recruitment exercise.

“In honour of the International Day for Persons Living with Disabilities, NNPC Limited proudly engaged with our staff living with disabilities and some shortlisted candidates for the ongoing recruitment CBT exams.

“This occasion reaffirms our commitment to inclusivity, accessibility, and creating opportunities for everyone. Together, we are fostering a culture of excellence and equal representation,” it read.