The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has recorded a net profit of N287 billion, breaking a 44-year jinx in a major recovery hailed on Thursday by President Muhammadu Buhari.
In a statement issued by Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, Buhari noted that the net profit of N287 billion was the first of its kind in the corporation’s 44 years history.
While noting that the agency’s losses were reduced from N803 billion in year 2018 to N1.7 billion in year 2019, Buhari, who doubles as substantive Minister of Petroleum Resources, also directed the corporation’s management to henceforth ensure timely publication of its audited accounts.
According to the statement, the declaration of profit by the NNPC was in fulfilment of an earlier pledge by the Federal Government to publicly announce the financial position of the NNPC,
The net profit of N287 billion was sequel to the completion of the statutory annual audit exercise for year 2020.
“The NNPC losses were reduced from N803 billion in year 2018 to N1.7 billion in year 2019 and the eventual decla ration of net profit in year 2020 for the first time in its 44-year history.
“This development is consistent with this administration’s commitment to ensuring prudent management of resources and maximisation of value for the Nigerian people from their natural resources.
