Isiyaku Abdullahi is a highly respected oil and gas professional with over 30 years of leadership experience across upstream, midstream, and downstream operations. A retired Executive Vice President, Downstream, NNPC Limited, he oversaw Trading, Pipelines, Refineries, Retailing, and Shipping businesses, driving growth, profitability, and transformation within Nigeria’s energy sector.
Over the course of his distinguished career, he held several key positions, including Group Treasurer of NNPC Limited, Managing Director of PPMC, Group General Manager Accounts/Financial Controller at NNPC, and General Manager Finance at NNPC Pensions. His strategic leadership delivered significant financial savings for the federation, ensured sustainable pension funding, and set a new benchmark for corporate accountability by leading NNPC’s first-ever profit declaration and public audited accounts.
Mr. Abdullahi also championed critical reforms such as integrating SAP with the Remita Banking System, re-certifying Group Treasury under ISO 9001:2015, and transforming PPMC into a profitable entity with a landmark N19 billion profit before its transition under the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). His reputation for integrity, transparency, and collaborative leadership has positioned him as a trusted figure across all tiers of the oil and gas value chain.
He holds degrees in accounting and finance, alongside specialized executive programs in oil and gas, accounting, and leadership from global institutions. Beyond his professional accomplishments, he is admired for his humility and approachable leadership style. Outside work, he enjoys golf, table tennis, traveling, and reading.