The Chairman of the Crude Oil Theft and Management Committee, Governor Hope Uzodimma, says the committee is working closely with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to boost the nation’s crude oil production.
Speaking with journalists in Abuja after a closed-door meeting with governors from oil-producing states, NNPCL executives, and officials of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Uzodimma said the goal is to achieve three million barrels per day in line with the target set by President Bola Tinubu.
He revealed that oil production has begun to show signs of recovery, attributing the improvement to joint efforts from industry leaders, security agencies, and state authorities.
“Just yesterday, the National Economic Council requested an update from our sub-committee on crude oil theft and prevention. During the session, we noted an encouraging upward trend in crude oil output, driven by the collective actions of all stakeholders,” Uzodimma said.
He explained that Friday’s meeting was convened to review briefings from the new leadership of the NNPCL and the NUPRC. According to him, the committee is satisfied with their work plan and will continue to engage with them to align strategies that will help Nigeria reach its production target.
“Our objective is to ensure that the country produces at least three million barrels of crude oil per day, in line with the directive of President Tinubu,” he stated.
Uzodimma further expressed confidence that the ongoing collaboration will strengthen the oil and gas sector. He maintained that the committee’s partnership with the NNPCL and the NUPRC would play a decisive role in achieving national output goals. He stressed that the reforms introduced by the President have created a strong foundation for sustainable growth in the industry.