Office

Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Nigeria

Title: Honourable Minister of State, Ministry of Petroleum Resources (Oil)

Current holder

Heineken Lokpobiri

Career

Minister of State for Agriculture and Rural Development (2015 to 2019)
member of the Senate of Nigeria (2011 to 2015)
member of the Senate of Nigeria (2007 to 2011)

Facts compiled from Wikidata (CC0), a reference source, retrieved 2026-10-23. The office record above comes from the official source cited below.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil) of Nigeria?

Heineken Lokpobiri is the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil) of Nigeria.

When was Heineken Lokpobiri born?

Heineken Lokpobiri was born in 1967-03-03, according to Wikidata.

Where did Heineken Lokpobiri study?

Heineken Lokpobiri studied at Rivers State University of Science and Technology, according to Wikidata.

Which party does Heineken Lokpobiri belong to?

Heineken Lokpobiri is listed as a member of Peoples Democratic Party on Wikidata.

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Sources: State House, Abuja (retrieved 11 Oct 2026).

Nigeria in numbers

Population (2025): 237.6 million; 1st largest of 53 in Africa
GDP per person (2025): 1,223 US$; 35th highest of 53 in Africa
Inflation (2025): 23%; 6th highest of 52 in Africa
Unemployment (2025): 3.1%; 39th highest of 53 in Africa
Government debt, % of GDP (2025): 36.1%; 47th highest of 53 in Africa
Life expectancy (2024): 54.6 years; 54th highest of 54 in Africa
Adult literacy (2024): 70.4%; 28th highest of 52 in Africa
Political stability (2025): 35; 47th most stable of 54 in Africa

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PollsAfrica (2026). Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Nigeria. Retrieved 26 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/countries/nigeria/minister-of-state-petroleum-resources-oil