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Shell Urges FG to Tackle Oil Theft and Illegal Refineries in Nigeria

Shell Urges FG to Tackle Oil Theft and Illegal Refineries in Nigeria

Shell's Country Chair, Osagie Okunbor, has urged the Nigerian government to crack down on oil theft and illegal refineries. Shell calls on the FG to take decisive action to tackle these issues affecting Nigeria's oil industry.

The Country Chair of Shell Companies in Nigeria and Managing Director of Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited, Osagie Okunbor, has urged the Federal Government to take decisive action against crude oil theft and illegal refineries in the country. In a statement, Okunbor emphasized the need for the government to crack down on these illicit activities, which have been undermining the industry's progress and affecting revenue earnings. He stressed that tackling these issues is crucial for Nigeria's economic growth and stability. The call comes as the oil theft problem continues to plague the nation, with numerous cases reported in recent months.

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