CLAIM: In a campaign tweet, an X user, @KolaDemolaHQ, claimed that Ondo state contributes 12% of Nigeria’s oil and gas.
FINDINGS: According to the 2023 annual report by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Ondo State’s crude oil/condensate production was 12,203,686 barrels. Its gas production was 36,558,160 Mscf, contributing approximately 3.36% to Nigeria’s total crude oil/condensate production of 363,381,639 barrels. Consequently, Ondo State contributes 1.92% to the nation’s total gas production of 1,905,828,426 Mscf in 2023.
VERDICT: FALSE
SOURCES: Annual report of Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission
DATE: 16/11/2024
FACTCHECK AUTHOR: Nurudeen Akewushola
EDITORS: Simbiat Bakare
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