The Senate has warned petroleum sector regulatory agencies against administrative sabotage, inefficiency and lack of transparency, declaring that it would not tolerate any action capable of frustrating President Bola Tinubu\u2019s reforms in the industry.\n<\/p>\n
The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Petroleum Downstream, Senator Abdulrahman Sumaila, gave the warning on Thursday during the screening and confirmation of seven nominees for executive director positions in the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority.\n<\/p>\n
He expressed concern over alleged administrative bottlenecks, institutional inefficiencies and deliberate non-compliance with government policies in some agencies and parastatals.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cSome agencies are simply not helping Mr President in the actualisation of his vision for the petroleum sector. This must stop,\u201d he declared.<\/p>\n
He warned that the Senate would not tolerate practices capable of undermining government policies, weakening public institutions or eroding public confidence.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cUnder our watch, we will not tolerate administrative sabotage, lack of transparency, inefficiency or any conduct that undermines the effective implementation of government policies,\u201d he said.\n<\/p>\n
The senator said actions that undermined public institutions and government policies could damage Nigeria\u2019s economic prospects.<\/p>\n
He urged the nominees to demonstrate professionalism, integrity and accountability, noting that their appointments came at a critical period in the country\u2019s economic transition.<\/p>\n
The committee chairman acknowledged that the petroleum sector reforms introduced by Tinubu were designed to reposition the industry, strengthen the economy and ensure long-term energy sustainability.\n<\/p>\n
However, he noted that the rising cost of petroleum products had increased the financial burden on households and businesses, particularly through higher transportation costs, food prices and other essential commodities.\n<\/p>\n
He urged the nominees to ensure that their regulatory responsibilities translated into tangible benefits for Nigerians. <\/p>\n
\u201cBeyond the enforcement of regulations, you must explore practical and sustainable measures to mitigate the impact of these reforms on citizens and contribute meaningfully towards alleviating their economic hardship,\u201d he said.\n<\/p>\n
He added, \u201cRegulation must not be punitive; rather, it must be progressive, transparent, responsive and people-centred.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
The senator said the nominees\u2019 responsibilities extended beyond routine administration, stressing that their decisions would affect energy security, investment, competition and the welfare of Nigerians.<\/p>\n
He urged them to eliminate inefficiencies, strengthen regulatory oversight, encourage healthy competition and attract sustainable investments across the midstream and downstream petroleum value chains.\n<\/p>\n
He also stressed the need for regulatory institutions to maintain independence in discharging their statutory responsibilities while remaining transparent and accountable to Nigerians.\n<\/p>\n
Seven nominees appeared before the committee for screening into various executive director positions.\n<\/p>\n
They include Abiodun A. Adeiji, nominated as Executive Director, Finance and Accounts; Ogbugo Kalu Ukoha, Executive Director, Distribution, Systems, Storage and Retailing Infrastructure; and Mustapha Lamorde, Executive Director, Health, Safety, Environment and Community.\n<\/p>\n
Others are Mobolaji Tajudeen Musa, Executive Director, Hydrocarbon Processing Plants, Installation and Partnership and Transportation Infrastructure; Ogechukwu Olufunmilayo Modie, Executive Director, Economic Regulation and Strategic Planning; Said Abutalib, Executive Director, Corporate Services and Administration; and Jumoke Gafar, Executive Director, Board Secretary and Legal Adviser.\n<\/p>\n
The committee chairman congratulated nominees whose contributions to the petroleum sector had earned them reappointment by Tinubu, expressing hope that their renewed appointments would lead to greater commitment and improved performance.\n<\/p>\n
He said the screening was part of the Senate\u2019s constitutional responsibility to ensure that public office nominees possessed the necessary qualifications, professional competence, experience and integrity.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe responsibility before you is enormous, and the expectations of Nigerians are equally high,\u201d he said.\n <\/p>\n
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