In accordance with Sections 71(1), 72, and 73 of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development Act (2010), President Bola Tinubu has granted approval for the appointment of distinguished individuals to key positions on the Governing Council and Management Team of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB). The appointments are pivotal to advancing the objectives outlined in the Renewed Hope Agenda, particularly the ambitious goal of achieving 70% indigenous content and participation in the nation’s energy industry during the tenure of this administration.
The newly appointed members are as follows:
Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri — Chairman / HMS, Petroleum Resources
Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe — Executive Secretary
Oritsemyiwa Eyesan — Member / EVP Upstream, NNPCL
Gbenga Komolafe — Member / CEO, NUPRC
Bekearedebo Augusta Warrens — Member
Nicolas Odinuwe — Member
Rapheal Samuel — Member
Sadiq Abubakar — Member
Olorundare Sunday Thomas — Member
President Tinubu has charged this highly qualified team of experts with the responsibility of diligently executing their duties in alignment with his unwavering commitment to significantly enhance indigenous industry participation in the energy sector. The appointments underscore the administration’s dedication to fostering sustainable growth and development in the country’s energy industry.
Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity, conveyed the President’s confidence in the appointed individuals and emphasized their critical role in achieving the administration’s set objectives.
