Tinubu appoints minister of state for petroleum, Ekpo as co-chairman of NCDMB governing council

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday announced the appointment of the minister of state for petroleum resources Mr. Ekperikpe Ekpo as the co-chairman of NCDMB governing council.

The appointment of Ekpo was contained in a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale and issued to newsmen on Thursday.

The statement reads in part: “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.

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