HC Deb 27 June 1951 vol 489 cc142-3W
60. Mr. J. Johnson

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies in what parts of Nigeria oil has been found; and what plans he has with regard to the development of an oil mining industry in that country.

Mr. Cook

Oil has not yet been found in Nigeria. The Shell and Anglo-Iranian Oil Companies, who have been jointly exploring the territory for some years, hope to begin drilling in Owerri Province within the next few weeks.