- We’re attracting investments – Aiyedatiwa
A former Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Engr Funso Kupolokun is leading a fresh bid to explore new oil fields in Ondo State.
Kupolokun, who is the chairman of Sahara Energy, on Tuesday visited Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, as the company set to start off its operations in the state.
He told the Governor at the meeting in his office: “We are here to share good news with the Ondo State Government, and it must begin with His Excellency.
“Before commencing operations, we seek the governor’s permission and blessings to ensure a smooth working relationship with the state.”
He commented Aiyedatiwa for making the state an investor-friendly destination, and assured him that Sahara Energy would adhere to all state rules and regulations.
In his speech, the Governor said the state is open to investors as part of efforts to drive its economic growth and development.
He expressed gratitude for Sahara Energy’s commitment to investing in Ondo State, emphasizing the state’s readiness to provide an enabling environment for their operations to thrive.
His words: “Ondo State is lucky at this time.
“Although licenses are issued by the federal government, we assure you of our full support to ensure your activities flourish.
“We remain committed to maintaining Ondo as the safest state in the country and fostering an investor-friendly climate.”
The Governor noted that the government alone cannot achieve comprehensive development in the region and reiterated the state’s openness to more investors.
He appealed to the host communities to provide the necessary support and enabling environment for the oil company to operate smoothly, for the benefit of the state and the communities.
Sahara Energy has just been licenced by the Federal Government through the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) to manage two new oil fields (PPL 270 and PPL 271) in the riverine communities of Ilaje Local Government Area of the state.
