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Senator Demands 25% Oil Revenue Sharing for Producing States

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What happened

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Senator Emmanuel Ibok Essien renewed his campaign to increase the oil revenue sharing formula from 13 per cent to 25 per cent for oil-producing states. He criticized former President Obasanjo, who had previously insisted on the 13 per cent rate and suggested the current allocation should form the basis for further negotiations.

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Why it matters

Some supportBrind's analysis of the reports

The demand for a higher derivation percentage directly challenges the current national fiscal regime regarding oil wealth distribution. Ibok Essien, who is also the former national chairman of the Pan Niger Delta Forum, recalled that Obasanjo had vehemently opposed derivation increases when he was in office.

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Who's involved

  • Bola Ahmed TinubuPresident of Nigeria, whose policies are influenced by state political support.
  • federal governmentThe highest, central, level of government in Nigeria.
  • Niger DeltaThe region providing essential oil and gas resources fundamental to Nigeria's economy.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • federal governmentSpeculative

    The federal government might face increased political pressure to review national revenue allocation policy.

  • NigeriaSpeculative

    Nigeria might see its federal government's share of oil revenue reduced if the derivation percentage increases.

  • Akwa Ibom StateSpeculative

    Akwa Ibom State could see its state finances affected by increased oil revenue sharing.

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