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OPTS is an acronym for Oil Producers Trade Section. The OPTS is a sub group within the LCCI which is the umbrella association of businesses who have come together in order to promote their common interests. The group membership includes both local and foreign-owned companies registered in Nigeria who hold an Oil Prospecting License or an Oil Mining License.

OPTS has two categories of membership – Associate Membership and Producer Membership. For both categories, membership is voluntary.The group came into existence in August 1962 with just 3 members, and Mr. D. Fleming of then Shell BP as Chairman.

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A Note From The Chairman

Greetings and welcome to the website of the Oil Producers Trade Section (OPTS) in Nigeria, a subgroup of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI). We are pleased to have your interest in our group.

OPTS is a private industry group that is dedicated to the exploration, development, and production of Nigeria’s oil and gas resources in a sustainable and beneficial manner for the Nigerian people. We represent the interests of 29 oil and gas companies that collectively operate approximately 85% of Nigeria’s oil and gas industry production, in partnership

Osagie OKUNBOR
Chairman , OPTS

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