MARGARET CHIDERA
ABUJA, Nigeria – In a bid to significantly enhance indigenous industry participation in the energy sector, President Bola Tinubu, has directed strict adherence to 70% indigenous content and participation in the nation’s energy industry during the lifespan of his administration.
President Tinubu gave the matching order to the newly appointed Governing Council and Management team of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) in Abuja.
The appointment of the Governing Council and Management team of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), was contained in a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelal.
“In conformity with Sections 71(1), 72, and 73 of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development Act (2010), President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of qualified Nigerians to serve on the Governing Council and Management team of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB).”
The appointees includes: Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri — Chairman /Minister of State, Petroleum Resources; Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe — Executive Secretary; Oritsemyiwa Eyesan — Member / EVP Upstream, (NNPCL)
Others are; Gbenga Komolafe — Member / CEO, NUPRC; Bekearedebo Augusta Warrens — Member; Nicolas Odinuwe — Member; Rapheal Samuel — Member; Sadiq Abubakar — Member; Olorundare Sunday Thomas — Member
“President Tinubu expects this highly qualified body of experts to discharge their duties with his patriotic resolve to significantly enhance indigenous industry participation in the energy sector as part of the Renewed Hope Agenda’s mandate to achieve the goal of 70% indigenous content and participation in the nation’s energy industry during the lifespan of this administration.” The statement reads in part.
