President Bola Tinubu has appointed the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, as the co-chairman of the Governing Council of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB).
Presidential spokesperson Ajuri Ngelale disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja.
Mr Ajuri said the president approved Mr Ekpo’s appointment in his avowed commitment to establish a more efficient, targeted and consistent approval process for unique oil and gas projects in the country.
Read the full statement:
STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE
PRESIDENT TINUBU APPOINTS MINISTER OF STATE FOR PETROLEUM RESOURCES (GAS) AS CO-CHAIRMAN OF THE NCDMB GOVERNING COUNCIL
In line with his avowed commitment to establish a more efficient, targeted, and consistent approval process for unique oil and gas projects in the country, President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Ekperikpe Ekpo, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), as the Co-Chairman of the Governing Council of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB).
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This is also to further ensure effective oversight of the gas aspect of the nation’s assets.
The President remains committed to unlocking Nigeria’s immense gas potential to stimulate industrial development, job creation, and sustainable economic growth.
Ajuri Ngelale
Special Adviser to the President
(Media & Publicity)
May 9, 2024
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