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Oando PLC announces the Nigerian government’s approval of the acquisition of 100% of the shares of Nigerian Agip Oil Company Limited

Oando PLC (“Oando” or the “Company”), Nigeria’s leading indigenous energy solutions provider listed on both the Nigerian Exchange Limited and Johannesburg Stock Exchange, is pleased to announce that Eni has received formal consent from the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), for the sale of 100% of the shares of Nigerian Agip Oil Company (“NAOC”) (“Acquisition”).

Following Eni’s receipt of consent, both parties can proceed with the completion of the transaction.

Wale Tinubu, CON, Group Chief Executive of Oando PLC, stated:

“We are delighted that Eni has received the Government’s approval to proceed with the completion of this strategic transaction. We extend our gratitude to the Honourable Minister of Petroleum Resources and the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) for their concerted efforts in ensuring the execution of the grant of consent under the novel and robust divestment framework established by the recently enacted Petroleum Industry Act."

Ends.

Segun Obagbemi

Head, Corporate Communications

The Wings Office Complex,

17a Ozumba Mbadiwe Avenue,

Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria.

Tel: +234 (1) 270400, ext. 6432

sobagbemi@oandoenergyresources.com

For further information, please contact:

Ayotola Jagun

Company Secretary

The Wings Office Complex,

17a Ozumba Mbadiwe Avenue,

Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria.

Tel: +234 (1) 270400, Ext 6159

ajagun@oandoplc.com

For Oando PLC

Ayotola Jagun

Chief Compliance Officer & Company Secretary

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