Professor Wumi Iledare, a petroleum economist, has urged Nigeria to convert its oil wealth into lasting economic value rather than just producing hydrocarbons. In a commentary marking his 75th birthday, Iledare reflected on Nigeria's petroleum industry, noting the country's heavy dependence on crude oil revenues. He questioned what Nigeria has gained after nearly seven decades of commercial petroleum production and emphasized the need for value creation.
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