The Deputy Speaker, Federal House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Idris Wase, commended President Muhammadu Buhari for approving the commencement of oil and gas exploration in Wase and Kanam Local Government Areas of Plateau State, and the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) under its Group Managing Director, Engr. Mele Kyari, and his team for their commitment to exploring oil deposits in the country.

In an appreciation message to Mr. President, Wase said, "The people of Wase and Kanam Local Government Areas and indeed the entire Plateau State are excited and profoundly appreciative to the President Muhammadu Buhari led administration as the NNPC mobilises to site."

According to him, the commencement of the exploration activities in the two local governments will engage skilled and unskilled youths of the state to be gainfully employed, thereby reducing the high rate of unemployment in Plateau and beyond.

The legislator who is the representative of Wase Federal Constituency in the Lower Chamber of the National Assembly, assured the NNPC of a peaceful atmosphere in the discharge of its exploration activities saying, "Plateau State being the Home of Peace and Tourism, will provide enabling environment  and peaceful atmosphere for the NNPC and her team to work seamlessly."

He further pledged unflinching support to the President Buhari led administration in its quest to develop the country, create employment and ensure peace and security across the country.