Kogi Governor Declares Oil Production Status, Demands 13% Derivation Revenue

The Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo is advocating for the state to be included in the 13 per cent oil derivation fund, citing that Kogi qualifies as an oil-producing area.

During a meeting with Minister of Petroleum Resources, Heineken Lokpobiri, in Abuja on Thursday, Governor Ododo announced that significant amounts of crude oil were found in Olamaboro Local Government Area.