Abe, Kobani nominates to head petroleum regulatory bodies, Wike thanks Tinubu

FAVOUR ISHEMBER, Abuja

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barr Nyesom Wike, has praised President Bola Tinubu for nominating Sen. Magnus Abe as Chairman of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and Kenneth Kobani as a non-executive member of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA).

Wike expressed his gratitude during a visit to Ogu-Bolo Local Government Area in Rivers State, describing the nominations as a testament to Tinubu’s affection for Rivers people.

Sen. Abe, a two-term senator representing Rivers South East, has previously served as a board member of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and currently chairs the National Agency for the Great Green Wall.

And Kobani, a former Minister of State for Trade, served as Secretary to the Rivers Government under Wike.

Wike emphasized that Rivers State has received unprecedented recognition under Tinubu’s administration, citing the number of appointments given to Rivers’ sons and daughters.

“Just as we are coming we have two nominations for appointment by Tinubu – Abe and Kobani.

“This shows that Mr President keeps his promises and keeps his agreements.

“We are standing by the truth and the truth will set us free,” he said.

The minister urged Rivers people to continue to support Tinubu, particularly his reelection bid in 2027.

Earlier, Chairman of Ogu/Bolo Local Government Area, Mr Vincent Nemieoboka, described Wike as a “major propeller of development” in the area.

Nemieoboka also thanked the minister for facilitating numerous appointments for the sons and daughters of the land, both at the federal and state levels.

He assured the minister that the people would deliver the local government for him in 2027.

Also, Ambassador Mourine Tamumo, General Managing Director, Abuja Investment Company Ltd., who held from the area, equally thanked the minister for the opportunities given to sons and daughters of the LGA.

Tamuno assured the minister that the people of the area, including women and youths, would continue to support him.