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Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has lauded the sail-away of Nigeria’s first indigenous Floating Production, Storage, and Offloading (FPSO) vessel, calling it a historic milestone for the nation’s industrial and technological advancement.
The EMEM FPSO, a $315 million facility owned by Nigerian oil magnate Alhaji (Dr) Muhammadu Indimi, was celebrated at a ceremony at Dubai’s Drydocks World on Saturday, before setting off for Nigeria. With a storage capacity of one million barrels and a production capability of 30,000 barrels per day, the vessel is fully financed by the indigenous firm, Oriental Energy Resources Limited.
Governor Zulum described the event as “more than an engineering feat,” adding that it is “a powerful statement of confidence in Nigeria’s energy future and a reflection of what homegrown enterprise can achieve with vision, discipline, and excellence.”
He also thanked the government and people of Dubai for their hospitality, noting that hosting the milestone “underscores the strength of our mutual commitment to innovation, trade, and sustainable development.”
Highlighting the FPSO’s significance, Zulum commended Dr. Indimi and the Oriental Energy Resources team for the “bold accomplishment” that not only boosts national oil output but also showcases the potential of Nigeria’s private sector to drive growth, create jobs, and compete globally.
Upon deployment to Petroleum Mining Lease (PML) 15, the EMEM FPSO is expected to increase Nigeria’s oil production and national revenue, aligning with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda for economic diversification.
“The project’s success reflects the resilience, innovation, and self-reliance that define our efforts to rebuild Borno State,” Zulum said. “It inspires confidence that, with determination and partnership, Nigeria’s best days lie ahead.”
The sail-away ceremony drew notable figures, including the Governors of Adamawa and Akwa Ibom States, Amb. Babagana Kingibe (GCON), Dr. Indimi, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Heineken Lokpobiri, and representatives of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission.
Zulum wished the EMEM FPSO a safe voyage, hailing it as a “symbol of Nigeria’s strength, ingenuity, and promise.”
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