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  • Lokpobiri congratulates new NNPCL leadership, assures sector-wide collaboration

    Lokpobiri congratulates new NNPCL leadership, assures sector-wide collaboration

    The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Mr Ahmadu Musa Kida on his appointment as the Board Chairman of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) and other members of the newly constituted NNPCL board.

    Describing their appointments as well-deserved, the Minister in a statement signed by Nneamaka Okafor, SA Media and Communication to the Minister, Lokpobiri commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, for his visionary leadership in making these strategic appointments in line with the provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). He noted that this decision will further strengthen the legal framework governing the oil and gas sector, ensuring greater efficiency, accountability, and competitiveness.

    “This is a crucial step toward further repositioning the NNPCL to meet the demands of the evolving global energy landscape,” Sen. Lokpobiri stated. “With the wealth of experience and expertise that Mr. Ahmadu Musa Kida, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari and the board members bring, I am confident that NNPCL will further drive significant progress in achieving our national energy objectives.”

    The Minister reaffirmed the commitment of the Ministry of Petroleum Resources to continue to collaborate with NNPCL’s leadership in delivering on its mandate. He also called on industry stakeholders, investors, and partners to collaborate with the new management team in advancing Nigeria’s oil and gas sector.

    “I urge all stakeholders to rally behind this new leadership as we work together to enhance production capacity, optimize value across the petroleum value chain, and secure a sustainable future for the sector,” he added.

    While thanking Mr. Mele Kyari for his meritorious service to the nation, the Honourable Minister reiterated that under President Tinubu’s administration, Nigeria remains committed to fostering an enabling environment for growth, investment, and transformation in the oil and gas industry.

  • Lokpobiri reaffirms Tinubu’s commitment in transforming oil sector in Niger Delta

    Lokpobiri reaffirms Tinubu’s commitment in transforming oil sector in Niger Delta

    The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, on Monday received Members of the South-South Caucus of the 10th Assembly House of Representatives.

    The lawmakers visited to express solidarity with the Federal Government’s ongoing efforts to transform the oil sector and advance development in the Niger Delta region.

    This was made known in a statement signed by the SA media and communication to the Minister, Nneamaka Okafor on Wednesday.

    Speaking during the meeting, Senator Lokpobiri reaffirmed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to the progress of the Niger Delta, noting that the President has taken deliberate steps to ensure the completion of all ongoing projects in the region.

    “President Tinubu is deeply committed to addressing the concerns of the Niger Delta people,” the Minister stated.

    “His administration is focused on ensuring peace, development, and the timely delivery of vital infrastructure across our communities.”

    Senator Lokpobiri also highlighted key Federal Government initiatives, particularly the Host Community Development Trust Funds, established under the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) to benefit host communities.

    “While the Host Community Funds were designed to develop our oil-producing communities, it is unfortunate that many have yet to fully access these benefits, not because the funds are not available but because of infighting amongst some communities”.

    The Minister called on the Lawmakers to ensure a resolution amongst the communities so that their Trust Fund is properly set up and assessed by them.

    The Minister urged community leaders and stakeholders to avoid actions that could undermine the Federal Government’s efforts, calling for widespread support for President Tinubu’s agenda.

    “We must discourage any form of sabotage and instead, garner collective support for the President, who has demonstrated remarkable dedication to both the Niger Delta and Nigeria at large,” Lokpobiri emphasized.

    In his remarks, the Chairman of the South South Caucus, Rt. Hon. Fredrick Agbedi, Member representing Ekeremor/Sagbama Federal Constituency, commended the Minister for his leadership and expressed the caucus’s readiness to collaborate with the Federal Government in addressing the region’s developmental challenges.

    “We are here to show solidarity with the Federal Government’s efforts and to explore ways we can collectively move the Niger Delta forward,” Agbedi stated.

    “The caucus is committed to working with relevant stakeholders to ensure that the aspirations of our people are met.”

    Senator Lokpobiri further advised the lawmakers to route some of their requests through proper legislative channels to enable prompt presidential action once they become law.

    “By ensuring that certain requests are formalized through the National Assembly, the relevant authorities will be compelled by law to act accordingly,” he noted.

    The Minister commended the caucus for their unity and commitment to finding solutions for the region’s challenges, adding that their collaborative approach aligns with President Tinubu’s vision of fostering peace and sustainable progress in the Niger Delta.