May 9, (THEWILL)- President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of 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).
A statement by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, said the appointment was in line with the avowed commitment of the President to establish a more efficient, targeted, and consistent approval process for unique oil and gas projects in the country.
“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 added.