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WALE TINUBU’S OANDO REBOUNDS AS PROFIT SOARS TO N34.7BN IN 2021 Fiscal Year
Oando, the Nigerian integrated energy solutions provider led by oil tycoon Adewale Tinubu, achieved an impressive turnaround in its operations, resulting in a profit of N34.73 billion ($75.4 million) at the end of its 2021 fiscal year, which ended on December 31, 2021 —a stark contrast to the losses reported the previous year.
Despite production decreases due to shut-ins for repairs and maintenance and sabotage incidences at its facilities, the Nigerian energy group earned a substantial N34.73 billion ($75.4 million) in profit at the end of its 2021 fiscal year, representing a dramatic improvement from its loss of N140.67 billion ($305.6 million) the previous year.
Thanks to a 105 percent increase in realized average crude oil price from $34.21 per barrel to $70.12 per barrel as well as a 40 percent increase in natural gas price, the group’s revenue increased by a tremendous 51 percent, from N477.07 billion to N722.45 billion, during the period under review.
Adewale Tinubu, Group Chief Executive of Oando Plc, commented on the group’s 2021 performance, said: “2021 was defined by contrasting themes for Nigerian oil producers, with buoyant oil prices tempered by an increasingly challenging local operating environment. Bullish oil prices throughout the year saw us record a 105 percent increase in the average realized oil sale price, while a surge in militancy and sabotage across the Niger Delta resulted in a 40 percent decline in average hydrocarbon production compared to 2020.”
Tinubu added that despite the challenges, a strong revenue performance, coupled with the refund of a longstanding receivable, contributed to a net profit of N34.7 billion ($75.4 million), as the group continued to drive growth of its existing businesses, while also exploring creative solutions towards curbing the incessant pipeline sabotage incidences that continue to plague the local industry
Despite the rebound in the group’s earnings, its total assets declined from N1.39 trillion ($3.02 billion) to N998.05 billion ($2.17 billion), and retained losses expanded from N424.26 billion ($922 million) to N478.65 billion ($1.04 billion)
As we continue to drive the growth of our existing businesses whilst also exploring creative solutions towards curbing the incessant pipeline sabotage incidences that continue to plague our local industry, we are also committed to investing in climate-friendly and bankable energy solutions via Oando Clean Energy Limited, thus expanding our portfolio from oil and gas to include non-fossil energy solutions. We will continue to update our esteemed shareholders as progressive developments are made in the coming year,” Mr Tinubu added.
The Niger Delta Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Trade, Mines and Agriculture (NDCCITMA) has dismissed allegations that it appropriated the Niger Delta Economic & Investment Summit (NDEIS) brand, insisting it lawfully obtained trademark acceptance for the name and will proceed with its 2026 summit as scheduled.
In a statement issued on September 12, 2026, the chamber described claims by Kunle Nwiwa Junior as “cheap blackmail, misleading, mischievous and a misrepresentation of the facts,” maintaining that it independently developed the summit and followed all required regulatory procedures.
According to NDCCITMA, it applied for and received a Trademark Acceptance Letter for the name Niger Delta Economic & Investment Summit (NDEIS) in August 2025 under File No. NG/TM/O/2025/387284.
The chamber said the chronology of events contradicts allegations that it copied another party’s application, arguing that its trademark acceptance predated the period during which Nwiwa’s own application was reportedly still pending before the relevant authorities.
“Economic Summit” is a generic expression
NDCCITMA further argued that the phrase “Economic Summit” is a generic description widely used for conferences that bring together governments, investors, businesses, development institutions and other stakeholders to discuss investment and economic development.
The chamber maintained that while concepts may be widely used, legal protection only arises from recognised intellectual property rights, including duly registered trademarks and other enforceable proprietary interests.
It therefore rejected suggestions that any individual or organisation has exclusive ownership of the broader concept of an economic summit.
Court grants interim injunction
Addressing reports that the summit had been halted, NDCCITMA said the dispute is already before the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt and that there is no court order restraining the event.
The chamber disclosed that in Suit No. FHC/PHC/CS/57/2026, Justice Stephen Dalyop Pam granted an interim injunction restraining the defendants—Kunle Nwiwa Junior and Keneva Consult Ltd.—from interfering with the planned summit.
According to NDCCITMA, the court also directed the defendants to remove publications, notices, petitions, social media posts and other statements allegedly considered damaging to the chamber’s name, integrity and reputation pending the hearing of its motion for interlocutory injunction.
The matter has been adjourned until September 22, 2026 for further hearing.
Chamber rejects ₦500 million demand claim
NDCCITMA also alleged that it had received a demand from Nwiwa Junior requesting ₦500 million as a condition for abandoning his claims over the summit.
The chamber said the demand was rejected, adding that it subsequently petitioned the Inspector-General of Police over what it described as repeated harassment and threats directed at its officials.
It said the petition sought police intervention, including inviting the complainant for questioning and caution where necessary.
Summit opens September 15
Despite the legal dispute, NDCCITMA reaffirmed that the 2026 Niger Delta Economic & Investment Summit will hold from September 15 to 17, 2026, at the Obi Wali Conference Centre in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
The summit will be held under the theme “Driving Investment, Innovation & Industrial Growth in the Niger Delta” and is expected to bring together policymakers, investors, business leaders, development partners and industry stakeholders to discuss economic transformation across the region.
The chamber said it remains committed to promoting commerce, industry, trade, mining, agriculture and sustainable economic development throughout the Niger Delta while allowing the courts to determine all outstanding legal issues.
Tinubu Niger Delta summit opens in Port Harcourt as investors and policymakers gather to drive investment, innovation and industrial growth
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