Tinubu appoints NCDMB board, management

President Bola Tinubu has appointed a new governing board and the management of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB).

The NCDMB organisation is tasked with making sure that “the nation’s energy industry has seventy percent indigenous content and participation.”

Felix Ogbe will lead the new management, according to a statement released by presidential spokesperson Ajuri Ngelale on Thursday night. Former senator Heineken Lokpobiri will chair the new board.

According to the statement, their appointment is in conformity Sections 71(1), 72, and 73 of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development Act (2010).

Read full statement below
PRESIDENT TINUBU APPOINTS NCDMB GOVERNING COUNCIL AND MANAGEMENT TEAM
In conformity with Sections 71(1), 72, and 73 of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development Act (2010), President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of qualified Nigerians to serve on the Governing Council and Management team of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB):
(1) Heineken Lokpobiri — Chairman / HMS, Petroleum Resources
(2) Felix Omatsola Ogbe — Executive Secretary
(3) Oritsemyiwa Eyesan — Member / EVP Upstream, NNPCL
(4) Gbenga Komolafe — Member / CEO, NUPRC
(5) Bekearedebo Augusta Warrens — Member
(6) Nicolas Odinuwe — Member
(7) Rapheal Samuel — Member
(8) Sadiq Abubakar — Member
(9) Olorundare Sunday Thomas — Member
President Tinubu expects this highly qualified body of experts to discharge their duties with his patriotic resolve to significantly enhance indigenous industry participation in the energy sector as part of the Renewed Hope Agenda’s mandate to achieve the goal of 70% indigenous content and participation in the nation’s energy industry during the lifespan of this administration.