By Sulaimon Salau 15 January 2023 | 5:32 am The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) is set to spud the first oil well in Nassarawa State in March 2023. NNPC GMD, Mele Kyari. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) is set to spud the first oil well in Nassarawa State in March 2023. The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Company, Mallam Mele Kyari, who disclosed this when Governor Abdullahi Sule led a delegation of prominent indigenes of the state on a courtesy visit to the NNPC in Abuja, said that results of exploratory activities confirmed the presence of substantial hydrocarbon resources in the state. He called for prompt action on the project as the global energy transition has led to a reduction in investment in fossil fuels. “This work must be done very fast because the whole world is walking away from fossil fuel due to the energy transition. The earlier you go to market, the better for you, otherwise, ten years from now, no one will agree to put money in the petroleum business except it comes from your cash flow.’’ Kyari added that community support and a conducive environment are key to a successful operation in the area in order to avoid the experience of the Niger Delta. Sule congratulated the NNPC boss on the successful commencement of oil production and the Kolmani Integrated Development Project, which was launched in November 2022 by President Muhammadu Buhari, which he described as similar to what obtains in Saudi Arabia. “I want to congratulate you, the management of NNPC and the Federal Government for what you have done at Kolmani, for those who don’t know what you have done for Nigeria, you have written your name in gold,’’ Sule stated. He commended President Muhammadu Buhari for his support while assuring the NNPC of a conducive environment. Latest 8 mins ago No fewer than 20,350 members of the All Progressive Congress (APC) have dumped the party for the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Bauchi State. {ad} The Special Assistant, Political Matters to Gov. Bala Mohammed said this while receiving the decampees at an event held on Saturday in Bauchi. According to him, the decampees are from… 24 mins ago A member of Plateau State House of Representatives. Yusuf Gagdi (APC-Plateau) has said that Bola Tinubu, the Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) will win the forthcoming general elections. {ad} Gagdi, representing Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency of Plateau, said this on Saturday in Pankshin. The lawmaker, who spoke at a townhall meeting organised by… 36 mins ago Bauchi State Government says it has intensified efforts to formally allocate land to the Christain Association of Nigeria (CAN) for cemetery in the state. {ad} Mr Mukthar Gidado, Special Adviser Media and Publicity to Gov. Bala Mohammmed, stated this at a news conference in Bauchi on Saturday. According to him, the government has directed that… 52 mins ago The All Progressives Congress (APC) has launched a N1.3 billion appeal fund for the completion of its permanent secretariat in Katsina State. {ad} Gov. Aminu Masari said at the launching of the fund on Saturday at the site, that the secretariat was expected to be inaugurated in May. The governor said the construction of the… 1 hour ago Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has assured that the nightmare of the Kogi-based Ajaokuta Steel Company will be addressed and an inland port will be developed in the state to help the water transportation system in the northern part of Nigeria and the country as a whole if he…
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