The Senate Committee on Petroleum Downstream has urged newly appointed executive directors of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority to uphold transparency, accountability and professionalism in the discharge of their duties.
The committee gave the charge during the screening of seven nominees forwarded by President Bola Tinubu for appointment to key positions in the petroleum sector.
Chairman of the committee, Sen. Kawu Sumaila, Kano South, said administrative bottlenecks, institutional inefficiency and deliberate sabotage had undermined government policies and weakened the performance of some agencies.
Sumaila warned that such practices would not be tolerated, urging the nominees to demonstrate integrity, professionalism and accountability in carrying out their responsibilities.
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He said their primary duty was to uphold the law, protect public interest and faithfully implement Federal Government policies within their statutory mandates.
“Sabotaging public institutions and government policies is ultimately sabotaging Nigeria’s future and economic prosperity,” he warned.
The senator acknowledged the challenges associated with their assignments but expressed confidence that patriotism, competence and dedication would enable the nominees to deliver on their responsibilities.
He added that their contributions would support efforts to build an efficient petroleum sector capable of driving national development and economic prosperity through effective regulation and sound administration.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the nominees include Abiodun Adeniji, Executive Director, Finance and Accounts; Ogbugo Ukoha, Executive Director, Distribution, Systems, Storage and Retailing Infrastructure; and Mustapha Lamorde, Executive Director, Health, Safety, Environment and Community.
Others are Mobolaji Musa, Executive Director, Hydrocarbon Processing Plants, Installation and Partnership and Transportation Infrastructure; Ogechukwu Modie, Executive Director, Economic Regulation and Strategic Planning; Said Abutalib, Executive Director, Corporate Services and Administration; and Jumoke Gafar, Executive Director, Board Secretary and Legal Adviser.
Their names were forwarded to the Senate last week for screening and confirmation.
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