.... CDS General Musa VOWS to Implement Presidential Directive
The Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, General Christopher Gwabin Musa has implored stakeholders in the oil sector to be honest and objective in outlining the challenges and to ensure that their strategies are inclusive, comprehensive and realistic.
General Musa made the appeal today 4 February 2025 in Port Harcourt when he met with critical stakeholders in the oil and gas sector.
Director, Defence Information, Brig. General Tukur Gusau in a press statement made available to newsmen said the meeting according to the CDS is aimed at addressing the challenges affecting optimized oil production in Nigeria.
General Musa further said that " Oil production is critical for socio- economic development to thrive in the country, while maintaining that recently, significant strides have been made towards ramping up our oil production as evident in the current output of over 1.8 million Barrel Per Day.
The achievements he said is a testament to the unwavering commitment of all stakeholders.
He also called for much more collective efforts to achieve the overall intent of meeting Mr President's directives of a production output of over 2.2 million Barrel Per Day.
It could be recalled that the Defence Headquarters deemed it necessary to convene the forum in recognition of the intricate dynamics at play and the importance of effective stakeholders engagement for the sustainace of oil and gas operations in the country.
The meeting was attended by the Chief of Defence Intelligence, Chiefs of operations from DHQ, Nigerian Army, Nigerian Navy, Head quarters Nigerian Air Force, representatives of Nigerian National petroleum Company Limited, Nigeria Liquidfied and Natural Gas, Joint Task Force Operation Delta Safe Commander, and representatives of the oil producing States.