Following the initial oil exploratory activities in Nasarawa state, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has announced during a courtesy visit to His Excellency Engr. Abdullahi Sule, the Executive Governor of Nasarawa State, in Lafia the state capital that on March 21, it will begin the drilling of the first oil well in the Obi/Keana area of the state. The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd, Mallam Melle Kyari, made the announcement and explained that the company has been conducting exploration in the state since 2010 before technically discovering a petroleum environment there.
They believe there is a high chance of exploring hydrocarbon in the state and want to begin drilling there shortly to verify this. He also said they had high hopes that the drill would succeed. When they locate oil, they will utilize it for the betterment of the community, state, and nation. He explained further that the area around Obi and Keana wouldn’t be the only one explored. There are additional fantastic chances throughout various sections of the state that will become accessible after they test this one. He said this would be a turning point in history and be good for everyone.
Peace and corporation are needed for oil exploration.
Kyari expressed gratitude to the state government and the people for their corporation and urged that it be maintained. In order to successfully explore oil, peace and collaboration are vital. In this regard, there has been a great deal of cooperation, and all parties involved in the area of operation are appreciated. When oil is discovered in sufficient amounts for commercial use, the company, he added, would keep doing its best to provide immediate benefit to the host community and eventually the society as a whole.
Furthermore, Sophia Mbakwe, the NNPC Energy Services Ltd, managing director, said that the government and the Nasarawa stakeholders had given them guarantees that were vital to the company’s operation. They have now received the necessary cooperation, backing, and approval from the Governor and the local community to begin operations. The intention is for it to be advantageous for all sides, and they want to go there to ensure there will be no damage done to people or the environment and that drilling can start on March 21 as scheduled, she added.
The “Ebenyi-A” oil well, the first of its kind, will benefit the state.
In response, the Nasarawa state governor praised the NNPC Leader and his team for visiting the state. He also commended the residents for their help so far and urged them to keep the peace in their community and the rest of the state. He noted that insecurity was a significant barrier to oil exploration in the nation, and he appealed to the residents to support the corporation to make the operation successful. He was optimistic that Nasarawa State would reap many advantages from the drilling of the oil well called “Ebenyi-A.” He also noted that this would be the first of its kind in the North Central region of the nation.
Also, Retired Judge Muhammad Sidi-Bage, the Emir of Lafia, on behalf of the people of Lafia, gave an assurance to NNPC Ltd. that they would provide their full support to ensure the success of the project. He hopes the company will find peace since his people are well-known for their kindness, generosity, and love. According to Sidi-Bage, throughout the time that the operation is being carried out in the state, they will have no cause to feel a different way.
Traditional rulers affirmed their support for the project.
Moreover, all of the state’s traditional rulers also gave their guarantees to them, affirming that their people would maintain peace and cooperation throughout the company’s operation time in the state. Traditional rulers like Alh. Aliyu Dangiwa-Orume, Osuko of Obi; Alh. Umar Apeshi, Osoho of Olosoho (Agwatashi), Alh. Abdullahi Agbo, Osana of Keana; as well as Emir of Lafia, in the person of Retired Justice Muhammad Sidi-Bage, were among those to whom they paid a visit.
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NNPC to start crude oil drilling in Nasarawa – Once discovered, the crude oil will greatly benefit Nasarawa state and Nigeria. – Express your point of view.
Upon the oil generated in Niger delta area, the oil industry is still experiencing a set back. Until government implement an effective measure and resolve the issue of oil subsidies the challenges in the sector may continue to persist.
Nasarrawa state now has oil. That’s very good. We are really blessed with a lot of natural resources. I just hope we utilise it well enough.
It’s not about exploration and discoveries; it’s about how true are the promises of the company to the community. I think if in return they utilize it for the betterment of the community, state, and nation as promised, further successful collaborations won’t be an issue.
This is a new discoveries of crude oil in Nasarawa if it done well and crude oil is found it will increase the production of crude oil which will benefit the country well we are bless with resources we just have to utilize it well
NNPC to start crude oil drilling in Nasarawa. Story upon stories, we have so many crude oil but bad government with the heart of corruption has always bring the country down
Now that crude oil has been discovered in Nasarawa state and drilling process is about to be initiated, I hope what happened in niger-delta region that was under developed will not happen in Nasarawa state. It is my hope that it will be of benefit to the state and the federation.
Though the detection of crude oil in the state will bring or may bring positive development to the state but mostly crude oil has not really have good effect on the country comparing during the agricultural days.
Instead of focusing on new discoveries, the community should evaluate the company’s reliability in keeping its word. They have pledged to use it for the benefit of the local area, state, and country, therefore I have faith that future cooperation will be fruitful.
Oil production in the Niger delta region is still struggling. It’s possible that the sector’s problems won’t be solved until the government takes decisive action to end its reliance on oil subsidies.
Whilst the discovery of crude oil in the state would provide or may bring favorable growth to the state, crude oil has not actually had good effect on the country compared to the agricultural days.
Nice that Nnpc will begin In the Obi/Keana region of the state, it will initiate the drilling process for the first oil well.
Since 2010, the corporation has been carrying out exploration within the state, and it wasn’t until recently that they technically discovered a petroleum environment within the state.
They have a strong suspicion that there is a potential for the discovery of hydrocarbons in the state, and they intend to start drilling there as soon as possible to confirm their suspicions.
They had a lot of faith that the drilling would be successful, and when they do find oil, they intend to put it to good use for the community’s development.
After they have tried out this one, they will be able to access further amazing opportunities located in various parts of the state.
They are obligated to show appreciation to the state government and to the people of the state for the tewam work, and they must advocate that it be preserved.
The goal is to make it beneficial for all parties involved, and they want to go there to make sure that no harm will come to either the people or the environment as a result of their actions.
Although while the discovery of crude oil in a state may or might result in favorable development for that state, overall crude oil has not had a very positive impact on the nation when compared to the agrarian era.
The Niger delta region still has trouble producing oil. It’s probable that until the government acts decisively to reduce its dependency on oil subsidies, the sector’s issues won’t be resolved.
We are optimistic that Nasarawa area will added to one of the crude oil producing state upon discovery of the possibility of become one. It is expected that once the NNPC is able to locate the crude oil during the drilling process the country and the state will benefit from it.