Approximately 74 Chinese companies have expressed interest in investing in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, as part of a broader group of 216 Chinese firms aiming to invest across various sectors of the Nigerian economy, according to a statement issued by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission on Monday.
The Chairman of the House Committee on Nigeria-China Relationship, Jaafaru Yakubu revealed that 74 Chinese companies are interested in investing in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector.
He made this statement during a recent meeting with the Chief Executive of the NUPRC, Gbenga Komolafe.