Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has extended his congratulations to Mohammed Indimi, Chairman of Oriental Energy Resources (OER), on the successful completion and commissioning of the Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel/platform for the Okwok Field in Dubai.
In a statement issued by his spokesman, Paul Ibe, in Abuja, Atiku characterized the commissioning of the FPSO as one of the most encouraging developments in Nigeria’s upstream oil sector in recent history.
“The deployment of this vessel at the Okwok field is anticipated to significantly enhance Nigeria’s crude oil production, thereby bolstering the government’s revenue and economic growth objectives,” he remarked.
Atiku highlighted that this FPSO represents the first of its kind to be entirely financed by a Nigerian indigenous company, emphasizing that this milestone achieved by OER underscores the growing competence of Nigerian enterprises in conceptualizing and executing complex projects within the upstream oil industry.
He noted, “The successful construction and commissioning of the FPSO signifies a pivotal advancement for an indigenous oil and gas company in independently developing a marginal oil field.”
“This development stands as a significant achievement for Nigeria and its domestic energy sector. Without a doubt, this investment will spur economic growth, create employment opportunities for Nigerians, and promote the sustained growth of not just the oil sector but the broader national economy,” he added.
Atiku praised Indimi for his belief in the potential of the Nigerian oil and gas industry, stating, “From the outset of his involvement in the oil sector, his ambition to be a formidable player in Nigeria’s upstream oil business has been exceptional.”
