North-East Governors Urge Tinubu to Boost Oil Exploration

 Governors from Nigeria’s North-East met President Bola Tinubu to push for accelerated oil exploration and project completion, aiming to unlock economic potential. The meeting, held in Abuja, focused on leveraging the region’s resources to address poverty and insecurity.

The six governors, led by Borno’s Babagana Zulum, pressed for expedited oil exploration in the Chad Basin, where untapped reserves could rival the Niger Delta’s output. They also sought completion of stalled infrastructure projects, including power plants and roads, critical for development. 

Tinubu, responsive to the pleas, pledged support, aligning with his administration’s economic diversification goals. The push follows Petrobras’ return to Nigeria, signaling renewed interest in oil ventures.

The governors’ demands have sparked hope for jobs and growth, but skeptics warn of environmental risks and bureaucratic delays. The meeting tests Tinubu’s commitment to regional equity and Nigeria’s capacity to expand its energy sector. As exploration ramps up, the North-East could emerge as a new economic hub, reshaping Nigeria’s development trajectory and global energy standing.