President Bola Ahmed Tinubu don sack Saidu Mohammed as boss of Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and, as e be, he don nominate Rabiu Abdullahi Umar as replacement. Meanwhile, the appointment still dey subject to Senate confirmation.
According to statement wey presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, release, the removal of Mohammed na “in the public interest.” However, the presidency no give further details on the reason behind the decision.
Furthermore, the statement explain say the move align with Petroleum Industry Act 2021, as government dey push to strengthen regulation for Nigeria midstream and downstream petroleum sector.
In addition, Rabiu Umar, wey don spend over 25 years for energy, manufacturing and infrastructure sectors, get strong experience in leadership, project delivery and operational transformation.
On the other hand, until Senate confirm the new nominee, the most senior official for NMDPRA go take over operations in acting capacity.
Moreover, President Tinubu thank the outgoing chief executive for im service and wish am well for future endeavours.
As a result, analysts believe say the leadership change fit help improve regulatory efficiency, boost energy security and support economic growth under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
