NNPC Boss Ojulari Vows to Continue Northern Nigeria Oil Exploration: “I Am a Northerner”
Ojulari’s Pledge: Oil Exploration in the North Continues Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) CEO Bayo Ojulari has vowed to persist with oil exploration in northern Nigeria, emphasizing the revival of drilling at the Kolmani oil field in the North-East. Speaking to the BBC, Ojulari assured residents of the North that the NNPC remains dedicated to unlocking the region’s energy potential. Kolmani Project: A Legacy of Persistence The Kolmani field, initially explored in the 1970s but abandoned, was revitalized by NNPC under former President Buhari. Ojulari highlighted progress: Over 1 billion barrels of crude oil and 500 billion cubic feet of gas discovered. Plans to resume drilling and complete the Ajaokuta-Kano gas pipeline , promising job creation and industrial revival.“This will uplift the North through shared prosperity,” he said. Transition Words for Context Beyond oil , Ojulari stressed the pipeline’s role […]