Tinubu Seeks Senate Approval for NMDPRA Leadership Appointments
President Bola Tinubu has formally requested the Nigerian Senate to approve the appointments of Executive Directors and the Secretary of the Board of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA).
This request was presented in a letter directed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, which was read during the Senate’s plenary session on Tuesday.
In his correspondence, President Tinubu stated that the appointments align with the stipulations set forth in Section 41, Subsections 2 and 3 of the Petroleum Industry Act, 2021.
Nominee List and Reappointments
Among the nominees for reappointment are Mr. Abiodun Adeniji, who serves as Executive Director of Finance and Accounts, and Mr. Ogbugo Ukoha, the Executive Director for Distribution Systems, Storage, and Retailing Infrastructure. Additionally, Dr. Mustapha Lamode, currently the Executive Director of Health, Safety, Environment, and Community, is also slated for reappointment.
New Appointments Proposed
The president has also proposed new appointments, including Mr. Mobolaji Musa as Executive Director of Hydrocarbon Processing Plants, Installation, and Partnership, and Ms. Ogechukwu Modie as Executive Director for Economic Regulation and Strategic Planning. Other nominees include Mr. Said Abutali for Executive Director of Corporate Services and Administration, and Mrs. Jumoke Gafar as Board Secretary and Legal Adviser.
Call for Expedient Consideration
President Tinubu expressed optimism that the Senate would evaluate and confirm these nominees swiftly, in keeping with its established procedures.
Following the reading of the letter, Senator Akpabio referred it to the Committees on Petroleum Resources (Downstream) and Petroleum Resources (Gas) for further examination. The committees have been tasked to provide feedback to the Senate within one week.
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