Mr. Pumokumo Tiemo, President General, Indigenous People of Niger Delta (IPND), has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for the appointing Senator Magnus Ngie Abe as Chairman of the Board of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC).
Abe’s was nominated by President Tinubu and his name already forwarded the Nigerian Senate for confirmation.
Tiemo, in a statement on Thursday, said, “ Indigenous People of Niger Delta (IPND) received this appointment as a win for Nigeria and for the Niger Delta region, which has borne a disproportionate burden in sustaining Nigeria’s economic prosperity through decades of upstream activity”
“ We believe this appointment strengthens confidence in upstream governance because Senator Abe understands, from lived experience, the realities of Nigeria’s producing areas and the urgent need for stability, fairness, and practical engagement across host communities and operators”
He continued, “ In this regard, we look forward to a smooth and timely confirmation process, so the Commission’s board can proceed with clarity of purpose in support of regulatory effectiveness, investor confidence, and improved stakeholder relations in the upstream sector”
“ We wish Distinguished Senator Magnus Ngie Abe wisdom, strength, and a successful tenure”
According to the statement, “ Indigenous People of Niger Delta (IPND) is ready to give him unreserved support to ensure the success of his administration in ways that promote peace, accountability, and sustainable development in the Niger Delta and Nigeria at large”
