Middle East Economic Survey

VOL. XLVII

No 30

26-July-2004

OPEC

Obasanjo Gives Security Assurance To IOCs; Shell Makes Nigeria Its Africa E&P HQ

President Olusegun Obasanjo of Nigeria on 19 July gave an assurance to international oil companies (IOCs) operating in the country that his government would provide security to protect their staff and property. In a statement from his office Mr Obasanjo promised that Nigeria would continue to ensure the security of lives and property, including oil...