By John Ikani
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) has made a groundbreaking discovery of Oil in Nasarawa State, uncovering a vast reserve of black gold in the state.
The official spud-in of the first oil well is set to commence in just two months, and the people of Nasarawa can look forward to a bright and prosperous future.
Group CEO of NNPC, Mele Kyari, made the exciting announcement during a visit from Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule.
“Group CEO @nnpclimited @MKKyari announced today that the official spud-in of the first oil well in Nasarawa State will commence in March 2023. This, according to @MKKyari, is in continuation of hydrocarbon exploration activities in Nigeria’s inland basins,” the corporation said in a tweet.
“@MKKyari disclosed this while receiving in audience a delegation of prominent Nasarawa State indigenes, led by the State Governor, Engr. Abdullahi Sule at the #NNPCTowers, Abuja, earlier today,” the corporation added.
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Group CEO @nnpclimited @MKKyari announced today that the official spud-in of first oil well in Nasarawa State will commence in March 2023. This, according to @MKKyari, is in continuation of hydrocarbon exploration activities in Nigeria's inland basins. pic.twitter.com/npTdQMUhyZ
— NNPC Limited (@nnpclimited) January 13, 2023
What you should know
The discovery which is a part of ongoing exploration efforts in Nigeria’s inland basins, is a testament to the untapped potential of the region.
It comes on the heels of the successful launch of the Kolmani Integrated Development Project in the Northeast, which has already attracted over $3 billion in foreign direct investment.
The company had disclosed earlier – in a document on the frontier exploration services activities of the NNPC from 2020 to 2022 – outlined some prospective states where oil was expected to be discovered to include Niger, Nasarawa, Sokoto, Borno, Yobe, Adamawa, Bauchi, and Gombe.
Beyond the North, the Anambra basin was listed as another area where the NNPC was striving to find more oil.
