FG commences groundbreaking move in sale of crude oil

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The Federal Government has announced commencement of the sale of crude oil and refined petroleum products
in Naira, beginning from 1st October, 2024.

This was contained in a statement issued on Saturday, October 5, 2024 by Mohammed Manga,Director, Information and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Finance.

According to the statement, “In a groundbreaking move, Nigeria has officially commenced the sale of crude oil and refined petroleum products in Naira

“The Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, announced that, in line with the Federal Executive Council (FEC) directive, the sale of crude oil and refined petroleum products in Naira has officially commenced as of October 1, 2024.

“Following a meeting of the Implementation Committee, Chaired by the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy to conduct a post-commencement review of the Crude Oil and Refined Products Sales in Naira initiative, the commencement of this strategic initiative was affirmed by key stakeholders, HM Edun disclosed.

“The meeting brought together prominent figures,  including the Honourable Minister of State, Petroleum (Oil), the Special Adviser to the President on Revenue, the Special Adviser to the President on Energy, the Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), the representative of the Chairman of Dangote Group, the Vice President of Dangote Group, and the management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC), led by the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and Executive Vice President (Downstream).

“The strategic initiative and bold step taken by the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Administration  is expected to have a lasting impact on Nigeria’s economy, fostering growth, stability, and self-sufficiency, especially as the country continues to navigate the complexities of global markets, this strategic move positions Nigeria for success in the years to come.”

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