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Meet Nigerian twins who secured NNPC jobs against all odds

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  • Identical twins Hussaini and Hassan Malami secured employment with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) as part of the NNPC Tigers Class of 2026.
  • Hassan was initially hesitant to apply due to a misconception about the recruitment process, fearing he might jeopardize his brother's chances.
  • Both brothers received employment letters on the same day, with Hussaini joining NNPC Exploration & Production Limited and Hassan joining NNPC Gas Infrastructure Company.

Identical Nigerian twins Hussaini and Hassan Malami have achieved a significant career milestone, securing employment with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) as part of the NNPC Tigers Class of 2026. Their journey highlights perseverance and overcoming initial hesitations about the recruitment process.

I opened the email after midnight and wanted to wake everybody up to tell them

— Hussaini MalamiHussaini described his reaction to receiving his employment offer.

Hussaini, who had long aspired to work at NNPC, applied when recruitment opened and encouraged his twin brother, Hassan, to join him. Hassan, however, was initially reluctant. He harbored a misconception that NNPC only hired one person per family and did not want to jeopardize Hussaini's prospects. Furthermore, Hassan's primary interest lay in joining the Nigerian Air Force, and he already held a banking sector job.

That’s when the pressure hit me. I was now nervous about the possibility of not being successful once Hussaini shared his news

— Hassan MalamiHassan recounted his feelings after learning his twin had secured a job.

With persistent encouragement from Hussaini and as the application deadline neared, Hassan eventually submitted his application. The twins underwent the computer-based recruitment test on the same day but in separate locations, with Hussaini testing in Sokoto and Hassan in Kaduna. Following a rigorous process that included interviews, both brothers received their employment letters simultaneously.

I didn’t know there was a whole business dedicated to transporting gas. Now I’ve seen how gas powers plants and manufacturing companies. Hearing that gas is the future is one thing. Seeing how it is happening is another.

— Hassan MalamiHassan shared his newfound understanding of the gas industry.

Hussaini expressed his excitement upon discovering his offer after midnight, eager to share the news. Hassan learned of his success through the family WhatsApp group upon waking, admitting to feeling nervous about his own outcome after hearing about Hussaini's. Ultimately, both twins secured positions within the NNPC: Hussaini at NNPC Exploration & Production Limited and Hassan at NNPC Gas Infrastructure Company. Hassan's new role has opened his eyes to the intricacies of Nigeria's gas industry, revealing the significant business dedicated to gas transportation and its role in powering the nation.

When I was in university, I only had one lecturer with field experience. I want to share practical experience with students someday.

— Hussaini MalamiHussaini expressed his future aspirations to teach.
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