President Muhammadu Buhari has restated the determination of his
administration to restore the country to the “good old days of
accountability”.
Speaking at a meeting Tuesday with the Director, Global Upstream of
Shell Oil Company at the State House, Abuja, President Buhari said he
would leave a legacy of improved infrastructure, particularly in the
power sector, and ensure better security in the Niger Delta.
“It is only by doing this that investors’ morale and confidence will
return, and the economy will be positioned on the path of growth,” the
president said.
President Buhari, who commended Shell for their faith in the economy
and staying power, gave assurances on some issues of concern raised by
the company.
On the protracted issue of cash calls, the president assured that the
Federal Executive Council would soon consider a proposal for the easing
of unpaid arrears owed by the government.
President Buhari assured that the security of oil infrastructure will
continue to be prioritised side-by-side with the dialogue with
stakeholder-communities in the Niger Delta.
He, however, urged oil companies to take more responsibility in the
protection of oil installations to complement the efforts of Nigerian
Navy in the region.
In his remarks, the Shell Director, Andrew Brown, informed the
president of the resumption of oil exportation through the Forcados
terminal following its restoration.
He called for continued protection by the Nigerian Navy in view of repeated threats of attacks by militants.
Mr. Brown commended the anti-corruption posture of the Buhari
administration as well as the efforts to streamline and stabilize the
economy for long term projects, saying all the efforts will go a long
way to reinforce Shell investment plans in Nigeria.
