Ijebu Club Hails Abiodun on Commencement of Oil and Gas Exploration

The Ijebu Waterside Club (IWC) has congratulated the Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, and the people of the state on the momentous announcement of the commencement of oil and gas exploration in our beloved state. 

This significant development, heralded by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) and other key stakeholders in the oil and gas ecosystem of Nigeria, marks a major milestone in the economic growth and development of Ogun State and the nation at large, President, Ijebu Waterside Club (IWC), Ahmed Tijani. said in a statement.

According to IWC, the decision of the Federal Government of Nigeria, under the able leadership of President Bola Tinubu, to begin oil and gas exploration in Ogun State is a testament to the region’s potential and the strategic importance of the region within the strategic Dahomey Basin. 

“We acknowledge the tireless efforts and commitment of key stakeholders, including the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Hon. Heineken Lokpobiri; Managing Director of Shell Petroleum Development Company Limited, Mr. Osagie Okubor; Chief Executive of the Nigeria Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, Mr. Gbenga Komolafe; and the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPCL, Mr. Mele Kyari. Their dedication and vision have paved the way for this transformative initiative.