The Federal Government has set an oil production target of 2.3 million barrels per day by mid-2025. Minister of Defence Mohammad Badaru Abubakar said this when he visited the 6 Division Nigerian Army Barracks in Port Harcourt yesterday. Abubakar attributed the projected increase to the military’s efforts in combating crude oil theft in the Niger Delta region and the support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He noted that current oil production had risen from a million barrels to 1.6 to 1.7 million. He said: “I believe we are now at about 1.6 to 1.7 million barrels as against 1.4 million barrels that we were on. “By the end of the year, we will see ourselves around 1.9 to 2 million barrels. “And by the middle of next year (God’s willing) we will be producing about 2.3 million barrels.” The minister’s visit was aimed at boosting troops’ morale and assessing progress in securing oil infrastructure. He added: “I came for a visit to see our troops and to encourage them to continue to do the good job that they are doing around here and also see how we increase the fight against crude oil theft in the region.” Abubakar inaugurated two buildings and planted a tree within the barracks. Post navigation President Tinubu Fecilitates with NEPZA boss on election to WFZO Board. FG urges private sector to follow FIRST E&P, Healthy Heart Foundation’s N2.6b open-heart surgery initiative for indigent Nigerians.
