PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. 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 issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, explained that the appointment was in line with Tinubu’s “avowed commitment to establish a more efficient, targeted, and consistent approval process for unique oil and gas projects in the country.”

The statement further said, “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.”