Stories from our staff
Voices from our mentors and mentees
Real reflections from staff across NNPC business units on how the Corporate Mentoring Programme has shaped their careers.
Aisha S. Ahmed
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ITD
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Shared Aspirations
Choosing mentors with shared aspirations and backgrounds fosters a fulfilling mentor-mentee relationship. My mentor consistently provided spot-on advice, particularly on people-related work challenges, which in turn enhanced my conversation behaviors and attitudes. She serves as an unwavering pillar of encouragement.
Afamefuna Okonkwo
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NGMC
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Awakening Excellence
The program awakened my consciousness to treat mentees as family, equipping them for personal and organizational excellence. It revealed talented mentees and affirmed our credible recruitment process. Additionally, it taught me the importance of listening attentively and appreciating diverse thoughts from mentees.
Ikhiramata Tusse
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GRC
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A Journey of Growth and Gratitude
My mentorship relationship has been truly amazing, and I find myself subconsciously applying the lessons I've learned, resulting in improvements in all aspects of my life. I owe my increased confidence and composure to the disciplined and consistent guidance of my mentor.
Ijeoma O. Israel-Uka
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NUIMS
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A Sanctuary for Empowerment
The program has established a nurturing environment where inspiration, motivation, and collaborative problem-solving thrive. Successful mentorship relies on the commitment of both mentors and mentees, who play roles as advisors, guardians, and colleagues. Driven mentees contribute to the overall success of the program.