When Bayo Ojulari, the newly appointed Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC, announced that preparations were underway to restart crude oil exploration at the Kolmani oil field on the Bauchi-Gombe border, the news was met with applause. After all, the northern region has long been touted as Nigeria
```
Members Only

Login or create an account to continue

This article is available to registered BusinessDay readers. Please login if you already have an account, or create a new account to continue reading.

New to BusinessDay? Register now and start reading.

```

Join BusinessDay whatsapp Channel, to stay up to date

Open In Whatsapp