{"id":3169,"date":"2021-01-12T08:14:18","date_gmt":"2021-01-12T08:14:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/clapat-themes.com\/wordpress\/rayden\/?page_id=3169"},"modified":"2025-06-24T00:22:55","modified_gmt":"2025-06-24T00:22:55","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/balawunti.com\/?page_id=3169","title":{"rendered":"The Man Dr. Bala Wunti"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Born and raised in Bauchi, Bala is a purpose-driven philanthropist and seasoned oil and gas expert with nearly three decades of impactful leadership and a life guided by the creed of God, Self, and Parents.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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01 – Doma Chemicals in Lagos – 1990<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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02 – Production Programming Officer – 1994<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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03 – Head of Market Research – Brass LNG 2004-2010<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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04 – Assistant Chief Market Research – 1998<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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05 – General Manager Efficiency Unit<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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06 – Technical Advisor to the GMD<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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07 – GGM, Corporate Planning and Strategy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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08 – MD, Petroleum Products Marketing Company (PPMC) – 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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09 – GGM, National Petroleum Invest. Mgt Services (NAPIMS) – 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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09 – Chief Health, Safety and Environment Officer – 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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LEGACY OF LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Post - Covid-19 Revival of the Upstream Oil and Gas Sector<\/span>
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1. Provided the Critical Leadership that helped Nigeria navigate the upstream sector through the Covid-19 Pandemic.\n2. Coordinated the efforts to reposition upstream operations, ensuring resilience, and investment flow.<\/dd>\n\n\n\n
Resolved Multi-Billion Dolar Legacy Dispute for National Value<\/span>
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These include the arbitration on Deepwater Production Sharing Contracts (PSCs) and the contentious cost disagreements on the Escravos Gas-to-Liquids (EGTL) project.\nThrough astute negotiation, stakeholder engagement, and legal insight, he helped bring closure to these complex matters.<\/dd>\n\n\n\n
Operation White Strategy for Combating Fuel Smuggling and Corruption<\/span>
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A transparency and accountability initiative aimed at combating fuel smuggling and corruption within the downstream petroleum sector\nLed an 89-man inter-agency monitoring task force, towards reducing the quantity of petrol falsely claimed as consumed, \nRestors integrity to national distribution and import systems by reducing product diversion and revenue losses<\/dd>\n\n\n\n
The Kolmani Integrated Oil Development Project<\/span>
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Nigeria\u2019s first inland oil field development \nPerhaps one of his most symbolic achievements.\nWent an extra mile to ensure the resumption of exploration activities in the Kolmani field.\nAdopted the joint development area framework to promote sustained synergy between Bauchi and Gombe to ensure equitable revenue sharing.<\/dd>\n\n\n\n
Nigasification Strategy: Harnessing Natural Gas as Nigeria\u2019s Transition Fuel: <\/span>
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Aimed at unlocking Nigeria\u2019s vast gas potential for domestic energy use, industrialization, and export.\nAnchored on his deep conviction to serve Nigeria\u2019s best long-term interests\nChampioned various gas monetization strategies, delivering additional gas to the domestic market and creating job opportunities.<\/dd>\n\n\n\n
Led the NNPC\u2019s Transition to Commercially Viable NNPC Limited<\/span>
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Helped steer the Corporation through one of the most important structural reforms in the history of Nigeria\u2019s oil and gas industry\nRequired by the landmark Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) of 2021\nSignificant contributor to the eventual passage of the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) into law as the PIA.<\/dd>\n\n\n\n
Represented Nigeria at the International Stage: <\/span>
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Represented Nigeria at high-level energy forums, including the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF)<\/dd>\n\n\n\n
Driving Operational Efficiency and Security within NNPC: <\/span>
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As the GGM NAPIMS and later the Chief Upstream Investment Officer (CUIO) of NNPC Upstream Investment Services (NUIMS);\nspearheaded initiatives that transformed the organization. This included achieving ISO 9001 (2015) and ISO 22301:2019 \nDevelop an Industry-Wide Security Architecture, and establishing a state-of-the-art Command and Control Centre to curb crude theft and sabotage. <\/dd>\n\n\n\n
Giving Back through the Wunti Alkhair Foundation:<\/span>
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Driven by a deep sense of compassion and a desire to uplift those in need. \nHe has touched thousands of lives across Bauchi State and beyond. \nThe Foundation provides educational scholarships, medical assistance, empowerment programs, and community development support for vulnerable groups.\nKnown to support community boreholes, school renovations, and mentor young people.<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n\n\n\n
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Be Bold in thoughts and in actions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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“Think Wide. Dream Big. Act Bold. Achieve Greatness.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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“Gratitude turns scarcity to abundance, bitterness to happiness and pessimism to optimism”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>

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