The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, has flagged off the construction of the permanent site for the Bauchi Oil and Gas Academy, Alkaleri (BOGAA), noting that this move by the Bauchi Government will contribute to the federal government’s human capacity development in the energy sector.

His Special Adviser on Media and Communication, Nneamaka Okafor, disclosed this in a press statement yesterday.

According to the statement, during the flag-off ceremony, the Minister explained that the imperative to activate all available oil platforms for increased production led President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to grant approvals for the issuance of all critical regulatory licenses for the Kolmani Integrated Development Projects. 

He further highlighted the President’s broader agenda to harness the full potential of Nigeria’s energy sector in driving economic prosperity, adding that he is intentional about transforming our energy landscape into one that fuels industrial growth, creates jobs, and enhances national revenue.

Commending Bauchi State for aligning with this national vision, the Minister noted that the establishment of the Academy demonstrates the State’s forward-thinking approach to energy sector participation.