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Government officials from Gombe and Bauchi states, the two host states of the Kolmani Oil Field, have held a two-day meeting with the representatives of NNPC Exploration and Production Limited (NEPL) and the African Oil Movement Limited (AOML), the operators of the Kolmani Oil Field, to address and resolve operational concerns in the oil field.

The high-level engagement, which took place at the Government House Gombe on May 21 and 22, 2025, was convened to seek clarifications on several actions already undertaken by AOML and to correct observed lapses in line with the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), in a bid to forestall issues that have plagued other oil-producing regions.

The Gombe State Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Sanusi Ahmed Pindiga, in a statement made available to journalists yesterday in the state, disclosed that the Joint Committee representing both Gombe and Bauchi states identified four critical areas of concern, including land acquisition, mishandling of Freedom to Operate (FTO) fees, non-compliance with Community Social Responsibility (CSR) by AOML and communication gap.

To address the identified issues, the commissioner said, the Joint Committee resolved that land acquisition would be finalised once AOML provides the necessary payment documentation, while NEPL will follow up with AOML on settling the FTO fees for drilling.

Also, a thorough Needs Assessment will be carried out in host and impacted communities to guide Community Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, while a structured communication protocol will be established to ensure effective engagement between the Kolmani Oil Field operators and all stakeholders.

“Participants at the meeting expressed appreciation for the timely intervention and reiterated their collective commitment to ensuring that the Kolmani Oil Field project progresses in a manner that benefits all stakeholders and adheres to the law.

They also reaffirmed their hope that the long-awaited Northern oil and gas dream will finally be realised, bringing economic prosperity to the region.”

helinues:
Better for them oo

Something they are yet to be exploring in full but they want to start fighting about it

TimeManager:
It's appropriate they define the operational concerns especially the two boundaries before the begin oil production. Some states are having issues right now over some oil fields between them because they failed to resolve those issues ahead.

-Kiss the truth!

Ironfaceman:
Fraudulent initiative by fraud masters. You want nnpcl to bank roll you thrashy exploration at the cost of foreign currency..

BeginsAtHome:
Please God, let every state in Nigeria discover explorable oil and gas deposits.

Maybe that way, we can truly be allowed to practice resource control by the powers that be.

zero8zero:
Anywhere that's difficult, that's where Tinubu like to dey enter. Some says North can never get oil, the joke is on you now. Ogoni after 30years, is about to start oil production again. Tinubu is reviving a lot of projects across the country.

lexy2014:
what is preventing the "we" from practicing resource control?

is resource control not already in practice in nigeria?

what is the most important resource in nigeria?

Judolisco:
If massive oil dey dat place... U won't disturb nnpc before dem start operation

BeginsAtHome:
Do you know the true meaning of resource control

Abi you think say 15% na resource control

What do you even know self

BeginsAtHome:
Do you know the true meaning of resource control

Abi you think say 15% na resource control

What do you even know self

zero8zero:
Anywhere that's difficult, that's where Tinubu like to dey enter. Some says North can never get oil, the joke is on you now. Ogoni after 30years, is about to start oil production again. Tinubu is reviving a lot of projects across the country.

zero8zero:
https://www.thisdaylive.com/2025/05/25/gombe-bauchi-officials-meet-nnpcl-aoml-to-resolve-operational-concerns-over-kolmani-oil-field/?amp