Tinubu seeks Senate confirmation of seven NMDPRA nominees
President Bola Tinubu has asked the Senate to confirm the appointments and reappointments of seven nominees to the board of the NMDPRA. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-seeks-senate-confirmation-of-seven-nmdpra-nominees/
President Bola Tinubu has requested the Senate to confirm the appointments and reappointments of seven executive directors and the Board Secretary of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). The nominees include Abiodun Adeniji, Ogbugo Ukoha, Dr Mustapha Lamode, Mobolaji Musa, Ogechukwu Modie, Said Abutali, and Jumoke Gafar.
Tinubu's request is based on Section 41, subsections 2 and 3 of the Petroleum Industry Act, 2021. The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has referred the request to the relevant committees for further legislative consideration, with a deadline of one week for a report. The NMDPRA is responsible for regulating Nigeria's midstream and downstream petroleum sectors.
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