JUST IN: Tinubu Approves New Role For Petroleum Minister

• Tinubu Approves New Role for Petroleum Minister.
• Ekpo’s appointment aims to ensure effective oversight of the nation’s gas assets.
• Tinubu’s commitment is to unlock Nigeria’s gas potential for economic growth.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has given his approval for the appointment of Ekperikpe Ekpo, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), as the Co-Chairman of the Governing Council of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB).

The announcement was made in a statement released by Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, on Thursday.

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According to the statement, the appointment would ensure effective oversight of the gas aspect of the nation’s assets.

“In line with his avowed commitment to establish a more efficient, targeted, and consistent approval process for unique oil and gas projects in the country, President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Ekperikpe Ekpo, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), as the Co-Chairman of the Governing Council of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB).

“This is also to further ensure effective oversight of the gas aspect of the nation’s assets.

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“The President remains committed to unlocking Nigeria’s immense gas potential to stimulate industrial development, job creation, and sustainable economic growth,” the statement said.

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