Abuja, Nigeria – The Nigerian government and the Nigerian
National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) have formally reaffirmed
their commitment to the long-awaited Ogoni re-entry project, describing
it as a milestone of justice, reconciliation, and inclusive national
development.
A statement signed by NNPC’s
Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Andy Odeh, noted that the
initiative is aimed at strengthening the country, attracting responsible
investment, and ensuring that community development remains central to
national progress.
Tinubu: “Hope is back in Ogoniland”
During the presentation of
the Ogoni Consultations Report at the State House, President Bola
Tinubu acknowledged the years of pain endured by the Ogoni people,
stressing that the re-entry marks a new chapter of hope and renewal.
“We are not, as a
government, taking lightly the years of pain endured in Ogoniland. We recognise
that… hope is here and is back with us,” the President said.
NNPC: Oil Must Coexist with Justice and
Sustainability
NNPC Group CEO, Engr.
Bashir Ojulari, described the re-entry as both a test and an opportunity
for Nigeria to confront its past while forging a future built on equity and
prosperity.
He stressed that the move is
not just about oil and gas production but about justice, healing,
environmental stewardship, and inclusive nation-building.
Ojulari further highlighted
NNPC’s commitment to:
“NNPC Ltd is determined to
transform Ogoniland from a symbol of conflict into a beacon of reconciliation,
renewal, and sustainable progress,” he affirmed.
Stakeholder Contributions
The National Security
Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, commended the extensive consultations that
led to the agreement, describing the process as transparent and
collaborative.
Professor Don Baridam,
speaking on behalf of the Presidential Committee, praised President Tinubu’s
leadership and insistence on dialogue, which, he said, restored host community
trust.
A Global Example of Responsible Energy
Development
Ribadu stressed that the
Ogoni re-entry has significance beyond Nigeria, describing it as “a message
to the international community” that resource-rich nations can successfully
balance energy security, environmental protection, and community development.
By placing local communities
at the center, Nigeria is setting a global example of how energy operations
can coexist with people’s aspirations and environmental sustainability.
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