President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has granted approval for the issuance of all critical regulatory licences for the Kolmani Integrated Development Projects.
The project is located between Bauchi and Gombe States, where the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) said oil search would resume.
Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil) Senator Heineken Lokpobiri disclosed this during the flag off the construction of the permanent site for the Bauchi Oil and Gas Academy, Alkaleri (BOGAA).
He said the imperative to activate all available oil platforms for increased production, led Tinubu to grant approvals for the issuance of all the Kolmani project’s critical regulatory licenses.
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According to him, despite the global shift toward renewable energy, oil and gas remain vital to Nigeria’s development and revenue generation.
He assured that the federal government is ready to work closely with both Bauchi and Gombe states to ensure the project’s success.
The minister said the establishment of the Bauchi Oil and Gas Academy demonstrates the government’s resolve to develop local capacity and ensure a skilled workforce for Kolmani operations.
He said the academy will play a pivotal role in bridging the skills gap in the energy sector.
Also, he disclosed that crude oil from Kolmani has already been factored into Nigeria’s projected production capacity, highlighting its role in the nation’s broader energy strategy.
