Distinguished Senator Magnus Abe’s confirmation by the National Assembly as the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has overwhelmed his Kinsmen.
They commended the Nigerian President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the FCT Minister, Chief Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, over Abe’s appointment, even as they congratulated the former senator who represents the people of Rivers South East Senatorial District.
Days after Tinubu’s request, Abe appeared before the Senate, where he was confirmed NUPRC board chairman.
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) is responsible for regulating technical and commercial operations in Nigeria’s upstream oil and gas sector, including licensing, compliance monitoring, and ensuring adherence to industry standards.
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Speaking, the Chairman of Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers State, Hon. Confidence Nyima Deko, described Abe’s appointment as a square peg in a square hole.
Expressing satisfaction over the appointment, Deko said he had confidence in Abe’s ability to deliver on the mandate of his office to surpass expectations.
According to him, “Abe’s experience as assembly member, commissioner, secretary to the state government, senator, senate committee chairman on petroleum upstream/downstream and member of NNPC Board, makes him overly qualified and the best man for the critical job.
“The appointment of Senator Abe will ensure transparency in the upstream petroleum industry and reinvent the lost credibility in the industry.”
He further described Tinubu and Wike’s choice of Abe as “enormous love shown to the people of Gokana and Ogoni Ethnic Nationality.”
