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NNPC Declares Emergency to Boost Nigeria’s Oil Production

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Dulue Mbachu

Dulue Mbachu, an experienced journalist, covers business and politics for Allen Dreyfus.
  • NNPC CEO Mele Kyari announces war on challenges affecting crude oil production
  • Nigeria aims to increase daily oil output to 2 million barrels

 

Abuja, Nigeria – The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has declared an emergency to increase the country’s sluggish oil production, emphasising the critical link between economic recovery and boosting crude output.

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