Baru Has Transformed NNPC Trading Company From Debtor Status To Profitability, Says AidePhoto: Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Group Managing Director (GMD) Dr. Maikanti Baru(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Group Managing Director (GMD) Dr. Maikanti Baru has reaffirmed his commitment to consolidate the NNPC group, especially its trading arm for efficiency and profitability. The aide who spoke to our correspondent, on the condition of anonymity was particular about the effort of Dr. Baru in changing the fortunes of NNPC trading company, Duke Oil to a profitable venture, as well as other NNPC subsidiaries such as Nigeria Petroleum Development Company (NPDC); Integrated Data Services Limited; and NNPC Retail company. “The whole idea of Dr. Baru is to empower all these NNPC subsidiaries. Statistics of trading activities made available to our correspondent, on Tuesday, showed that NNPC trading company engaged substantial number of both local and foreign companies in its trading activities in order to widen its reach and diversify its operations. “The current administration of President Buhari has succeeded in reversing the gradual decline of the NNPC trading.