President Bola Tinubu has approved the issuance of critical regulatory licenses for the Kolmani Integrated Development Project.
The project is a multibillion-dollar oil exploration initiative located between Bauchi and Gombe states.
A statement issued by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri’s Special Adviser on Media and Communication, Nneamaka Okafor on Sunday, said the development was revealed during the flag-off ceremony for the construction of the permanent site of the Bauchi Oil and Gas Academy in Alkaleri Local Government Area.
“The activation of all national facilities designed to contribute to the transformation of our oil sector remains critical.
“This informed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s approval for us to ensure that all outstanding critical regulatory licences for the Kolmani Integrated Development Project were issued.
“I emphasised this point while flagging off the construction of the permanent site of the Bauchi Oil and Gas Academy in Alkaleri (BOGAA), Bauchi State, located within the Kolmani region. Mr. President’s vision remains focused on harnessing the full potential of our energy sector as a catalyst for national prosperity.
“With Bauchi State embracing this drive through the establishment of the Academy, the State is positioning itself as a strategic contributor to the human capital development required to power the sector forward. “Given our vast fossil fuel reserves, the Federal Government, through PTDF, have continued to champion advancements in human capacity and technology.
“It is my expectation that the Bauchi Oil and Gas Academy will forge a strong partnership with PTDF, ensuring the delivery of long-term success and sustainability for the sector.”
The Kolmani Integrated Development Project, first inaugurated in November 2022, marked the start of oil exploration in Northern Nigeria. It’s situated in the Kolmani River II oil field, a border community between Bauchi and Gombe States.