…vows to implement presidential directive
By Nkechi Eze
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, met with key players in the oil and gas sector today, February 4, 2025, to tackle the challenges hindering optimal oil production in Nigeria. This meeting underscores the Defence Staff’s commitment to addressing the complex issues affecting the country’s oil production, ensuring a more stable and efficient energy sector.
According to statement signed Tuesday by the Director Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, the CDS highlighted that oil production is critical for socio-economic development to thrive in the country, noting that recently, significant strides have been made towards ramping up our oil production, as evident in the current output of over 1.8 million barrels per day.
That the achievements he said are a testament to the unwavering commitment of all stakeholders.
Gusau noted that the CDS called for much more collective efforts to achieve the overall intent of meeting Mr President’s directives of a production output of over 2.2 million barrels per day.
Consequently, the CDS implored stakeholders to be honest and objective in outlining the challenges and also ensure that their strategies are inclusive, comprehensive, and realistic.
Recall that the Defence Headquarters deemed it necessary to convene the forum in recognition of the intricate dynamics at play and the importance of effective stakeholder engagement for the sustenance of oil and gas operations in the country.
The meeting was attended by the Chief of Defence Intelligence, Chiefs of Operations from DHQ, Nigerian Army, Nigerian Navy, Headquarters Nigerian Air Force, representatives of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Nigeria Liquefied and Natural Gas, Joint Task Force Operation Delta Safe Commander, and representatives of the oil-producing states.
