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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday met with Claudio Descalzi, the Chief Executive Officer of Eni S.p.A., at the State House in Abuja following the resolution of the long-running dispute over OPL 245, a development expected to unlock significant investments in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector.
The meeting focused on the implications of the settlement and the opportunities it presents for renewed investment, exploration, and development in one of Nigeria’s most valuable deep-water oil blocks.
OPL 245, also known as the Malabu Oil Block, has been at the centre of a prolonged legal and regulatory dispute involving international oil companies and the Nigerian government. The recent resolution is widely seen as a major breakthrough that could restore investor confidence and accelerate development activities in the country’s energy sector.
During the meeting, President Tinubu reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to creating a stable and transparent investment climate for international partners. He noted that the resolution of the OPL 245 issue demonstrates Nigeria’s determination to address longstanding disputes that have hindered growth in the oil and gas industry.
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Tinubu emphasized that unlocking the full potential of Nigeria’s energy resources remains a key pillar of his administration’s economic agenda. He expressed optimism that the development would attract fresh capital, technology transfer, and increased production capacity within the sector.
Descalzi, in his remarks, welcomed the resolution and commended the Nigerian government for its efforts to resolve the dispute. The ENI chief said the settlement paves the way for renewed cooperation and long-term investment in Nigeria’s upstream oil and gas industry.
According to him, the company remains committed to expanding its operations in Nigeria and supporting the country’s energy transition goals while contributing to economic growth and job creation.
Industry observers say the settlement of the OPL 245 dispute could mark a turning point for Nigeria’s petroleum sector, which has faced declining investment in recent years due to regulatory uncertainty and unresolved legal cases.
The meeting at the Presidential Villa signals the federal government’s renewed push to reposition the oil and gas industry as a driver of economic growth, with expectations that the resolution will open the door for major exploration and production investments in the coming years.
