By Damilare Adeleye
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Nigerians to serve as the Governing Council and Management team of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB).
Acccording to a statement issued on Thursday by Ajuri Ngelale, Presidential Spokesperson, the appointment is in conformity with Sections 71(1), 72, and 73 of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development Act (2010).
He said with the appointment, Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri State Minister for Petroleum Resources would serve as Chairman of the Council, while Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe is appointed as Executive Secretary.
Other appointees include Oritsemyiwa Eyesan as Member / EVP Upstream (NNPCL), Gbenga Komolafe as Member / CEO, NUPRC, Bekearedebo Augusta Warrens as Member, Nicolas Odinuwe as Member, Rapheal Samuel as Member, Sadiq Abubakar as Member and Olorundare Sunday Thomas as 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,” Ngelale added.