Yemisi Izuora
The Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation,NNPC, Maikanti Baru, says Nigeria’s oil production has climbed from 1.2 million barrels per day to two million barrels per day.
Baru, who said this after meeting behind closed doors with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, said the increase was due to the peace and stability recorded in the Niger Delta region .
Mr. Baru said he briefed the president on the activities of the NNPC and its subsidiaries.
The NNPC GMD explained further that he gave detailed reports on fuel supply across the country, crude oil and gas production , and the ability of the corporation to supply gas to the power sector .
“We had an extensive briefing as you can see,” “I spent quite some time with him to discuss these national issues,” the NNPC boss said.
“He was happy with the state of the corporation and told us to continue with the efforts that we are making ; and that if we need any executive attention, we should not hesitate to come back to him.”