The Nigerian government has announced plans to resume oil production in Ogoniland, Rivers State, after a 30 year halt, as stated by National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu during a national summit organized by the All Progressives Congress (APC) marking two years of President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
Ribadu highlighted that improved security in the Niger Delta, driven by an overhaul of Operation Delta Safe, has reduced oil theft, abductions, and vandalism, enabling this development.
He noted that Nigeria’s oil production has increased to 1.8 million barrels per day in 2025, with all pipelines in the region now operational.
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However, the plan faces challenges. The Ogoni people have demanded the creation of Bori State and implementation of the Ogoni Bill of Rights as prerequisites for oil extraction.
Protests in February 2025 disrupted a congress in Bori, with demonstrators opposing Ribadu’s involvement and demanding inclusion of the Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) in dialogues.
Environmental concerns persist due to historical pollution, with over two million barrels of oil spilled in Ogoniland between 1976 and 1991, and ongoing legal battles against Shell for contamination.
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Awesome news! I hope the host community would be incorporated into the value chain of production activities and the PIA strategies on host communities implemented.