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NNPC Commences Crude Oil Exploration In Nasarawa State by mgbadike81: 9:16pm On Oct 26, 2017
By Mike Eboh
Oil search in the nation’s inland basins received a fresh impetus following the commencement of exploration activities in the Benue Trough by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).

According to a statement by the NNPC in Abuja, Group Managing Director of the Corporation, Mr. Maikanti Baru, announced this development during a visit to the Governor of Nasarawa State, Mr. Umaru Tanko Almakura in Lafia.Baru stated that the visit was in fulfillment of the Presidential mandate which directed NNPC to resume oil exploration activities in some of the nation’s inland basins which include the Chad Basin and the Benue Trough.

He said the Presidential mandate was driven by the urgent need for the nation to increase its oil and gas reserves, thereby improving revenue streams and creating more business and employment opportunities for Nigerians.

Baru added that the move was also in line with NNPC’s corporate vision of 12 Business Focus Areas (12 BUFA), informing Governor Almakura that the NNPC team was in Nasarawa to sensitise the government and people of the state on the mission.

“I am therefore happy to be personally here to kick-start the beginning of a high-profile stakeholder engagement towards oil exploration in the Nasarawa State’s part of the Benue Trough,” he stated.

He assured that as a responsible corporate organization, NNPC through its Frontier Exploration Services (FES) would do everything possible to operate peacefully among the people and with much respect to the environment.

Already, the GMD noted, the Corporation’s Frontier Exploration Services (FES) had mobilized the Integrated Data Services Limited, IDSL, an upstream arm of the NNPC, to acquire seismic data in the Benue Trough commencing from the Keana area.

“I am convinced that the success of the results from IDSL’s seismic data acquisition will lead to the drilling of exploration wells in the area, which hopefully, would launch Nasarawa state into the league of oil producing states in the country,” Baru stated.

He assured that Nasarawa State indigenes would enjoy more products availability once the NNPC rehabilitates the Makurdi Depot pipeline which feeds Nasarawa and Benue States with products.

“We have resuscitated Mosimi, Ibadan, Kano and Aba depots. Once we are done with Aba-Enugu line, we are heading towards Makurdi Depot,” Dr. Baru added.

Earlier, the governor who expressed delight over the oil search in his state assured the NNPC of Nasarawa people’s support towards the oil search in the frontier.
He particularly lauded the GMD for ensuring stability in products supply and distribution across the country.
“Since your appointment as the GMD, NNPC, I cannot remember any issue of fuel scarcity surfacing in the country. You are also known by many for your transparency and accountability which is very crucial in a national company like the NNPC,” the Governor stated.

The governor informed the GMD that the state government had deployed special ‘environment guards’ to safeguard critical national assets and infrastructure across the state, including the Pipelines Right of Way (PRoW).

He pledged to direct the Ministries of Land, Physical Planning as well as Housing and Transport to work with the NNPC team towards ensuring the success of the oil exploration in the area.

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/10/breaking-nnpc-commences-crude-oil-exploration-nasarawa-state/

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Re: NNPC Commences Crude Oil Exploration In Nasarawa State by bloodmoneyspita: 9:19pm On Oct 26, 2017
keep on exploring, in fact after nasarawa go to katsina

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Re: NNPC Commences Crude Oil Exploration In Nasarawa State by Spylord48: 9:21pm On Oct 26, 2017
USA, France, To, China, Dubai etc are all abandoning oil and have already prepared for life after oil but here our government is spending money to explore oil where no atom of oil can even be found.
The ones already explored have made no impact to the life of the common Man instead the proceeds end up inside the pockets of good individuals.
Our roads are dead trapd,our airports are obsolete and objects of caricature and shame. Other countries are using speed trains,electric trains but our leaders only care about importing 1960 10th hand train That causes headache and pains courtesy of the noise pollution coming out from it.All the sectors of the economy are in shambles yet what they are interested in is wasting billions of naira to drill oil that we will soon be begging other nations to buy.
We really lack leaders with foresight. All they are interested in is the present and not the future.

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Re: NNPC Commences Crude Oil Exploration In Nasarawa State by mgbadike81: 9:24pm On Oct 26, 2017
the president borrows money to continue searching for non existing oil in the north at a time the rest of the world are cancelling oil exploration contracts due to the continuous decline in the price and importance of oil. the north is real raping this country without a condom.

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Re: NNPC Commences Crude Oil Exploration In Nasarawa State by lwise(m): 9:29pm On Oct 26, 2017
bloodmoneyspita:
keep on exploring, in fact after nasarawa go to katsina


Then to Sambisa

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Re: NNPC Commences Crude Oil Exploration In Nasarawa State by Blue3k(m): 9:33pm On Oct 26, 2017
These guys are on wild goose chase. Why not go to places were we have data on. Benue trough and Ondo tar sand (at right price). A lot of these places never seen a study about oil potentially being there on OnePetro database.

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Re: NNPC Commences Crude Oil Exploration In Nasarawa State by Coloradvantage(m): 9:33pm On Oct 26, 2017
mgbadike81:
the president borrows money to continue searching for non existing oil in the north at a time the rest of the world are cancelling oil exploration contracts due to the continuous decline in the price and importance of oil. the north is real raping this country without a condom.
yes diversifying and seeking other ways of healthy energy and fuel source is cool... but! ... Dont ever do things because others are doing... crowed mentality is Sicky and lame!!!

intact when every body is walking south... its might be cool to stay calm! ... we can invest in other sources and explore our oil... bros what are you waiting for you think many of this innovations are government driving? Tesla? etc? there is still very large market for oil... Africa is quit large and many other countries... in the next 20years oil won't go totally useless.., we Dont have to sleep though

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Re: NNPC Commences Crude Oil Exploration In Nasarawa State by okosodo: 9:33pm On Oct 26, 2017
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Re: NNPC Commences Crude Oil Exploration In Nasarawa State by BeeBeeOoh(m): 9:38pm On Oct 26, 2017
What a diversification of the economy by Buhari angry angry grin



Sai Barber

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Re: NNPC Commences Crude Oil Exploration In Nasarawa State by mgbadike81: 9:39pm On Oct 26, 2017
Coloradvantage:
yes diversifying and seeking other ways of healthy energy and fuel source is cool... but! ... Dont ever do things because others are doing... crowed mentality is Sicky and lame!!!

intact when every body is walking south... its might be cool to stay calm! ... we can invest in other sources and explore our oil... bros what are you waiting for you think many of this innovations are government driving? Tesla? etc? there is still very large market for oil... Africa is quit large and many other countries... in the next 20years oil won't go totally useless.., we Dont have to sleep though
you're contradicting yourself just like buhari.the country is sinking deeper into debt because of these oil explorations and we can't diversify while heading towards the Greek debt like crises.an Igbo proverb says "you can't put two hands into the mouth at the same time".

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Re: NNPC Commences Crude Oil Exploration In Nasarawa State by kheart(m): 9:42pm On Oct 26, 2017
I can see y all hating cos north ma go start claiming our oil. Niger and bauchi has oil too

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Re: NNPC Commences Crude Oil Exploration In Nasarawa State by mgbadike81: 9:47pm On Oct 26, 2017
kheart:
I can see y all hating cos north ma go start claiming our oil. Niger and bauchi has oil too
oil production In the north? only in your dreams.

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Re: NNPC Commences Crude Oil Exploration In Nasarawa State by Oledia(m): 9:53pm On Oct 26, 2017
The way the North is hunting for crude oil. If they like let them exploit Sokoto and Kano, it is their business.

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Re: NNPC Commences Crude Oil Exploration In Nasarawa State by IamtherealRita(f): 9:59pm On Oct 26, 2017
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Re: NNPC Commences Crude Oil Exploration In Nasarawa State by Coloradvantage(m): 10:28pm On Oct 26, 2017
mgbadike81:
you're contradicting yourself just like buhari.the country is sinking deeper into debt because of these oil explorations and we can't diversify while heading towards the Greek debt like crises.an Igbo proverb says "you can't put two hands into the mouth at the same time".
nothing is contradictory here... sir! I don't argue for ego sake! ... if you read it over again you will see ... what I mean!

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Re: NNPC Commences Crude Oil Exploration In Nasarawa State by python1: 3:16am On Oct 27, 2017
Lol. I can see developers seriously trying to prove otherwise undecided Some of them are saying oil is getting outdated, now what is the whole IPOB agitation about? Is it not SS oil? Abi which oyel dey east? cheesy. Wetin una get for East? Is that not why one person go harvest 10 bulbs of onions, una no go let us hear word again? On the final note, IPOB terrorists are brainless donkeys

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Re: NNPC Commences Crude Oil Exploration In Nasarawa State by EternalTruths: 5:23am On Oct 27, 2017
Coloradvantage:
yes diversifying and seeking other ways of healthy energy and fuel source is cool... but! ... Dont ever do things because others are doing... crowed mentality is Sicky and lame!!!

intact when every body is walking south... its might be cool to stay calm! ... we can invest in other sources and explore our oil... bros what are you waiting for you think many of this innovations are government driving? Tesla? etc? there is still very large market for oil... Africa is quit large and many other countries... in the next 20years oil won't go totally useless.., we Dont have to sleep though


This is one of those people deceiving Buhari aka mumuhariiiii

Oil is gradually losing importance as the environment is being considered.

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Re: NNPC Commences Crude Oil Exploration In Nasarawa State by EternalTruths: 5:25am On Oct 27, 2017
python1:
Lol. I can see developers seriously trying to prove otherwise undecided Some of them are saying oil is getting outdated, now what is the whole IPOB agitation about? Is it not SS oil? Abi which oyel dey east? cheesy. Wetin una get for East? Is that not why one person go harvest 10 bulbs of onions, una no go let us hear word again? On the final note, IPOB terrorists are brainless donkeys


You think it is about oil.


OK ooooooo


Keep thinking.

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Re: NNPC Commences Crude Oil Exploration In Nasarawa State by mgbadike81: 5:44am On Oct 27, 2017
python1:
Lol. I can see developers seriously trying to prove otherwise undecided Some of them are saying oil is getting outdated, now what is the whole IPOB agitation about? Is it not SS oil? Abi which oyel dey east? cheesy. Wetin una get for East? Is that not why one person go harvest 10 bulbs of onions, una no go let us hear word again? On the final note, IPOB terrorists are brainless donkeys
northern Nigeria is one of the most backward, poorest, disease and violence ravaged parts of the world.when the south are talking about development, you guys should keep quiet.

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Re: NNPC Commences Crude Oil Exploration In Nasarawa State by cooljude(m): 6:00am On Oct 27, 2017
They are not exploring oil, this is looting 101. They are syphoning funds through fake projects that won't end and will not have any economic importance.

Forget the politics and look at the money trail, I am 1000percent certain that they don't care about oil but this is a big cash out program for those corrupt few including Mr President.

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Re: NNPC Commences Crude Oil Exploration In Nasarawa State by NafeesaAA(f): 6:12am On Oct 27, 2017
mgbadike81:
northern Nigeria is one of the most backward, poorest, disease and violence ravaged parts of the world.when the south are talking about development, you guys should keep quiet.

When they UN should concentrate on the most backward, poorest, disease ravaged part of Nigeria, its people like you that will be complaining

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Re: NNPC Commences Crude Oil Exploration In Nasarawa State by python1: 6:12am On Oct 27, 2017
mgbadike81:
northern Nigeria is one of the most backward, poorest, disease and violence ravaged parts of the world.when the south are talking about development, you guys should keep quiet.
And what is the status of s eastern Nigeria? The richest, most forward, most developed and the least crime region in the world? No wonder, they are in the fore front developing the universe grin grin. Abeg talk another thing, this one don cast cheesy Wetin come dey pursue Easterners from there? grin

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Re: NNPC Commences Crude Oil Exploration In Nasarawa State by python1: 6:16am On Oct 27, 2017
EternalTruths:



You think it is about oil.


OK ooooooo


Keep thinking.
Story grin
Why the forced attachment? From where was the concept of "parasites" developed? Abeg, we know the koko, let's stop pretending. cheesy if not about oil, wetin easterners dey produce wey make north be the parasites? Abeg leave story.

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Re: NNPC Commences Crude Oil Exploration In Nasarawa State by newbornmacho(m): 6:22am On Oct 27, 2017
Dirty teeth tinubu see what you created... Useless f. Ool

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Re: NNPC Commences Crude Oil Exploration In Nasarawa State by mgbadike81: 6:42am On Oct 27, 2017
NafeesaAA:


When they UN should concentrate on the most backward, poorest, disease ravaged part of Nigeria, its people like you that will be complaining
clearly you don't even know the difference between the world bank and the UN. that should be expected since the north is also the most educationally backward.

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Re: NNPC Commences Crude Oil Exploration In Nasarawa State by mgbadike81: 6:51am On Oct 27, 2017
python1:
Story grin
Why the forced attachment? From where was the concept of "parasites" developed? Abeg, we know the koko, let's stop pretending. cheesy if not about oil, wetin easterners dey produce wey make north be the parasites? Abeg leave story.
clearly you don't even know that IMO,abia and other Igbo speaking parts are oil producing areas. you guys Just like buhari thinks oil alone can save any economy. the world most wealthy and technologically advanced countries are mostly resource poor countries that invested in education and human capital development. but how would you know when western education is forbidden (haram) to you and buhari.

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Re: NNPC Commences Crude Oil Exploration In Nasarawa State by Nobody: 6:52am On Oct 27, 2017
Indeed,"we" are preparing for life after crude oil. smiley smiley smiley By searching for more oil reserves. But on a serious note all these funds being wasted on these wild goose chase can be invested in other sectors with a view to revamping them so they can take the stress off the oil industry thereby freeing up the economy. The days of free petro-dollars are almost over. Too sad they can't see that.

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Re: NNPC Commences Crude Oil Exploration In Nasarawa State by Nobody: 6:54am On Oct 27, 2017
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Re: NNPC Commences Crude Oil Exploration In Nasarawa State by iSlayer: 6:56am On Oct 27, 2017
After years and years of talking of diversification,Nigeria has refused to grow up and take her mouth off her mother's breast which is oil. Billions of dollars have already been thrown away in Borno oil exploration,now they are have shifted to Nasarawa to continue wasting the commonwealth of the people.

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