The Kogi State Commissioner For Solid Minerals and Natural Resources, Engr. Bashiru Abubakar Gegu, has praised Gov. Usman Ahmed Ododo for placing the State on the world map of investment, revenue generation and job creation.
Engr. Bashiru made the disclosure in a statement following the Governor’s efforts in setting machinery in place to Secure Oil exploration Investments for the State.
The Commissioner disclosed that the Kogi State government machinery that is already in motion to secure investments for the exploration of oil and gas resources in the state would ensure increased revenue for the State, create jobs and further investments for the State.
The Commissioner explained that the meeting between Gov. Ododo, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri and the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Engr. Gbenga Komolafe to chart ways forward for the exploration of oil and gas resources in the state could not have come at a better time, said Gov. Ododo has created an enabling environment for Investments.
The Commissioner described Gov Ododo’s meeting remains a strategic steps geared towards attracting investment and technical support for the development of the state’s hydrocarbon deposits.
The Commissioner described Gov Ododo as one whose administration has taking advantage of the frontier basin exploration fund domiciled with the NUPRC, described the present administration as the answered prayers of Kogi people over the years.
Engr. Bashiru praised Gov. Ododo for harnessing the State’s rich natural resources in driving economic growth through the exploration and development of the state’s oil and gas assets, expressed optimism that the initiative by Gov. Ododo remains a game changer for revenue generation, job creation and other
The Commissioner said the enactment of the law establishing the Oil Producing Area Development Commission and engagement with relevant agencies of the federal government and other partners, necessary to ensure that stakeholders are involved in the process of developing the state’s oil and gas resources is in the best interest of Kogi people and prospective investors.