Bala vows to collaborate with NNPC over oil discovery in Bauchi
By Tony Okechukwu
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has promised to collaborate with the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) following the discovery of hydrocarbon in Alkaleri Local Government Area of the State.
In a press statement signed by Governor Bala, made available by his Senior Special Adviser on Media, Muktar Gidado, he said that his administration will spare no effort, turn every stone and break every ground until the oil flows through the wells and pipelines into our refineries.
He said that for anyone who has followed the unwavering effort of the NNPC in the search for hydrocarbons in this part of the country, this discovery marks the victory of hope over pessimism, the triumph of courage over fear and the victory of sacrifice over adversity.
Governor Bala who expressed his happiness said: “I consider it a blessing and a privilege that this epochal development is taking place during my tenure as Governor. I do not take it lightly in the least. It is axiomatic that, to whom much is given, much is also expected. Therefore, I give you my word today, that I will personally put all necessary supportive mechanisms in place, to fast track the process of exploration and drilling”.
He said that the discovery of hydrocarbon in Kolmani River Well II, in the Alkaleri was a giant stride in unlocking the well documented economic potentialities of the State.
“As our people jubilate and our administration contemplates the promise of this salutary hydrocarbon found, we are under no illusion at all, that there is still a long road from the economic recovery that we envision for our people".
“We cannot over-emphasise the importance of remaining committed to our plans. And for our plans to stand the test of time, we must embrace the currents of time and global best practices. We must diversify; we must embrace the digital age in all ramifications".
“We must, therefore, constantly remind ourselves that, as history has shown and our experience as a nation demonstrated; oil is a great catalyst and instrument of development but alone, it can never move a nation forward. We will seize the moment; but we will never take our eyes off the ball".
"For now, we remain focused on our robust economic recovery plan which revolves around rapid rehabilitation of infrastructure, establishment of an investor friendly environment, vigorous promotion of agriculture and agro-allied industries through the public private partnership template, growing our IGR and sustained improvement in the supply of skilled manpower based on our vocational education project and partnerships".
“On behalf of the Government and the good people of Bauchi State, I wish to congratulate the Group Managing Director of the NNPC and his team, for the discovery of oil in Alkaleri Local Government of our State”.
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has promised to collaborate with the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) following the discovery of hydrocarbon in Alkaleri Local Government Area of the State.
In a press statement signed by Governor Bala, made available by his Senior Special Adviser on Media, Muktar Gidado, he said that his administration will spare no effort, turn every stone and break every ground until the oil flows through the wells and pipelines into our refineries.
He said that for anyone who has followed the unwavering effort of the NNPC in the search for hydrocarbons in this part of the country, this discovery marks the victory of hope over pessimism, the triumph of courage over fear and the victory of sacrifice over adversity.
Governor Bala who expressed his happiness said: “I consider it a blessing and a privilege that this epochal development is taking place during my tenure as Governor. I do not take it lightly in the least. It is axiomatic that, to whom much is given, much is also expected. Therefore, I give you my word today, that I will personally put all necessary supportive mechanisms in place, to fast track the process of exploration and drilling”.
He said that the discovery of hydrocarbon in Kolmani River Well II, in the Alkaleri was a giant stride in unlocking the well documented economic potentialities of the State.
“As our people jubilate and our administration contemplates the promise of this salutary hydrocarbon found, we are under no illusion at all, that there is still a long road from the economic recovery that we envision for our people".
“We cannot over-emphasise the importance of remaining committed to our plans. And for our plans to stand the test of time, we must embrace the currents of time and global best practices. We must diversify; we must embrace the digital age in all ramifications".
“We must, therefore, constantly remind ourselves that, as history has shown and our experience as a nation demonstrated; oil is a great catalyst and instrument of development but alone, it can never move a nation forward. We will seize the moment; but we will never take our eyes off the ball".
"For now, we remain focused on our robust economic recovery plan which revolves around rapid rehabilitation of infrastructure, establishment of an investor friendly environment, vigorous promotion of agriculture and agro-allied industries through the public private partnership template, growing our IGR and sustained improvement in the supply of skilled manpower based on our vocational education project and partnerships".
“On behalf of the Government and the good people of Bauchi State, I wish to congratulate the Group Managing Director of the NNPC and his team, for the discovery of oil in Alkaleri Local Government of our State”.
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