The Nigerian National Petroleum Company, NNPC, Retail Limited has reinforced its commitment to gender inclusion and female empowerment with the successful hosting of the second edition of its flagship initiative, She-Fix 2.0, in Abuja.
A statement by the Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd, Andy Odeh, said the event, organised by the downstream subsidiary of NNPC Limited, brought together over 300 women professionals, entrepreneurs, young technicians, and industry leaders under the theme, “Driving Diversity, Powering Progress.”
Speaking at the event, the Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, underscored the importance of inclusion in national development, calling for expanded opportunities for women in technical and STEM-related fields.
He said women are increasingly shaping the future of the energy industry.
“Women in today’s energy sector are leading change, building institutions, and shaping the narrative of an industry already in transition. When women lead, value follows, and when value follows, organisations grow and society prospers,” he said.
“Inclusion is central to national growth,” she said, while commending NNPC Retail for “its vision in establishing this impactful initiative.” She also called for “sustained collaboration between government and the corporate sector to scale the programme further.”
In her keynote address, Executive Vice President, Business Services at NNPC Limited, Sophia Mbakwe, highlighted the growing influence of women within the organisation.
“Women’s contribution within NNPC Ltd. permeates every level,” she noted, adding that NNPC Retail, as the company’s “daily point of contact with ordinary Nigerians, is a space where diversity holds significant weight.”
Also speaking, Managing Director of NNPC Retail Limited, Huub Stokman, represented by Executive Director, Finance, Valentina Kojo, stressed that empowerment must go beyond rhetoric.
“Women empowerment must be practical, visible, and sustainable,” he stated.
The She-Fix 2.0 programme featured a range of activities designed to empower and inspire participants, including panel discussions, live car care demonstrations, a marketplace for female-led businesses, networking sessions, and product showcases.
A high-level panel session brought together leading female professionals across sectors, including Emmanuella Arukwe, Maryamu Idris, Oremeyi Akah, Toyin Alasi, and Adaeze Nwakoby.
Participants also benefitted from interactive sessions and special discounts on Oleum Lubricants and NR-GAS LPG products, reinforcing NNPC Retail’s commitment to inclusion across the energy value chain.
Building on the momentum of its maiden edition held in Lagos in 2025, She-Fix 2.0 marks an expansion of the initiative’s reach and impact.
The Company said the programme reflects a deliberate effort to create a sustainable platform that delivers lasting opportunities for women across Nigeria’s energy sector.
