NNPC commences oil exploration in 8 local governments of Niger State
The Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation says it has commenced oil exploration in the Bida Basin in eight Local Governments in Niger state.
The NNPC Group Managing Director Mallam Mele Kolo Kyari stated this during a visit to Niger State Governor Abubakar Sani Bello in Minna to unveil the 2D seismic data acquisition in the Bida Sokoto basin. “Further exploration activities based on the need for exploration in the Bida Basin, NNPC management has graciously approved the award of a contract to Integrated Data Services Limited and their alliance partners (BGP/CNPC International Nigeria limited to embark on immediate Seismic Data Acquisition to further unravel the presence of hydrocarbons in the Bida Basin.
Excited at the news of the project, Governor Abubakar Sani Bello in his response assured the Corporation of adequate support while promising compensations to people who would be affected by the exploration.
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