NNPC declares state of emergency on crude oil production

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) on Tuesday declared a state of emergency on Nigeria’s crude oil production.

The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd, Mele Kyari, made the declaration while speaking at the ongoing 2024 Nigeria Oil and Gas (NOG) Energy Week in Abuja on Tuesday.

Mr Kyari said the move is directed towards increasing Nigeria’s crude oil production and growing its reserves.