The Senate has formally received an official executive communication from His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu requesting the screening and confirmation of six nominees for appointment as Executive Directors of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA).
The Presidential request, communicated via an official letter signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, conveys nominations for three reappointed directors and three new appointees, each designated to serve a five-year term upon Senate confirmation.
Nominees Submitted for Senate Confirmation
Nominees for Reappointment:
Mr. Abiodun Adeniji – Executive Director, Finance and Accounts
Mr. Ogbugo Kalu Ukoha – Executive Director, Distribution Systems, Storage and Retailing Infrastructure
Mr. Mustapha Lamorde – Executive Director, Health, Safety, Environment and Community
New Nominees:
Mr. Mobolaji Tajudeen Musa – Executive Director, Hydrocarbon Processing Plants, Installations and Transportation Infrastructure
Ms. Ogechukwu Modie – Executive Director, Economic Regulations and Strategic Planning
Mr. Said Abutalib – Executive Director, Corporate Services and Administration
Highlighting the vital role of the NMDPRA in maintaining regulatory oversight across Nigeria’s energy sector, President Tinubu urged the Senate to give the nominations prompt legislative consideration to guarantee operational continuity within the Authority.
The Senate also notes the President’s approval of Ms. Jumoke Gafar as Secretary to the Board/Authority and Legal Adviser, subject to the fulfillment of statutory conditions under Section 46 of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA).
The legislative screening process will commence in accordance with standard Senate parliamentary procedures following referral to the relevant standing committee.
