Tinubu Meets Eni CEO Claudio Descalzi Over Final Resolution of OPL 245

Abuja, Nigeria – March 5, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday, March 5, 2026, met with the Chief Executive Officer of Eni, Claudio Descalzi, at the State House to discuss the final resolution of OPL 245.

The meeting, held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, focused on concluding issues surrounding the long-standing dispute over the oil prospecting licence, which has been the subject of legal and regulatory attention for several years.

During the engagement, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Claudio Descalzi discussed matters relating to the final resolution of the oil block, as well as broader issues concerning investment and cooperation within Nigeria’s oil and gas sector.

The discussions are expected to further strengthen collaboration between Nigeria and Eni, one of the major international energy companies operating in the country.

The meeting underscores the Federal Government’s commitment to resolving long-standing industry issues, strengthening investor confidence, and promoting sustainable growth in Nigeria’s energy sector.