How Twin Brothers Landed NNPC Jobs on Merit
Identical twin brothers, Hussaini and Hassan Malami, have joined the NNPC Tigers Class of 2026 after independently completing the company’s recruitment process, challenging the belief that family connections are necessary to secure jobs at the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation. Hussaini had long wanted to work at NNPC and applied as soon as recruitment opened, encouraging his twin to do the same. Hassan was initially hesitant, believing NNPC hired only one person from a family. He was also pursuing his ambition of joining the Nigerian Air Force and was already working in banking. His doubts were partly influenced by the unsuccessful applications of three older siblings, a lawyer, engineer and business administrator. However, he eventually applied shortly before the deadline after repeated encouragement from Hussaini.
Hussaini and Hassan Malami PHOTO CREDIT : NNPC LIMITED YOUTUBE
The brothers took the computer-based test on the same day but at different locations, with Hussaini in Sokoto and Hassan in Kaduna. Following the interviews and other stages of the process, both received their employment letters on the same day. Hussaini now works with NNPC Exploration & Production Limited (NNPC E&P), while Hassan is with NNPC Gas Infrastructure Company (NGIC). Hassan said his new role has exposed him to the wider gas industry, including how gas is transported and used to power plants and manufacturing businesses. Although he initially preferred a military career, he now sees his work at NNPC as another way of serving Nigeria, while retaining plans to explore military service before reaching the age limit in 2030. Hussaini, meanwhile, hopes to become a guest lecturer at his university and share practical industry experience with students. He identified with NNPC’s “Enterprise First” pillar, saying, “giving your best to the company is giving your best to the country.” Hassan chose “Execution Excellence,” reflecting his civil engineering background and interest in taking projects from concept to completion. The twins urged young Nigerians to ignore rumours about NNPC recruitment and focus on merit. Their message was simple: “You don’t need to know anybody at NNPC. Apply. Take the test and earn your place.”
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