President Bola Tinubu on Thursday, approved the appointment of the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Mr. Ekperikpe Ekpo, as the Co-Chairman of the Governing Council of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB).
Tinubu, in a statement by his Special Adviser of Media and Publicuty, Ajuri Ngelale said the appointment is line with his avowed commitment to establish a more efficient, targeted, and consistent approval process for unique oil and gas projects in the country.
He noted that this is also to further ensure effective oversight of the gas aspect of the nation’s assets.
“The President remains committed to unlocking Nigeria’s immense gas potential to stimulate industrial development, job creation, and sustainable economic growth,” Ngelale said.