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Foreign Office Minister meets with Nigerian Minister for Petroleum Resources

Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham met with the Honourable Minister for Petroleum Resources of Nigeria Mrs Diezani Alison-Madueke to discuss the potential of the Nigerian oil and gas sector.

• From: Foreign & Commonwealth Office and Henry Bellingham
• Published: 1 August 2012

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Commenting on the meeting, Mr Bellingham said:

“The Honourable Minister for Petroleum Resources and I discussed Nigeria’s energy potential and the Petroleum Industry Bill. I stressed that a robust and transparent Petroleum Industry Bill could set a legal framework that ensures investor confidence in the oil and gas sector. I also believe that the Bill needs to provide the consistency and accountability required to enable Nigeria to harness and manage its immense natural wealth for the good of the Nigerian people.”

Published 1 August 2012