Niger’s government has justified the recent dismissal of Chinese oil company executives amid ongoing fuel shortages.
The military-led authorities also removed the general administrator of WAPCo Niger, a subsidiary of China’s National Petroleum Corporation, citing mismanagement concerns.
At a press conference in Niamey, officials stated that the decision was necessary to address inefficiencies in the oil sector.
The dismissals come as Niger faces economic challenges following its withdrawal from ECOWAS and shifting alliances with new trade partners.
