Bola Tinubu Appoints New NUPRC, NMDPRA Board Chairmen and Members

Bola Tinubu, through his special adviser Bayo Onanuga, nominated 21 individuals for the Nigerian Midstream Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) boards. Notable appointees include Magnus Abe as NUPRC board chairman and Adegbit Ebiowei Adeniji as NMDPRA board chairman.

The appointments aim to enhance regulatory oversight in the oil and gas industry. Other appointees bring diverse expertise from sectors like trade unions, finance, and health.

Tinubu's nominations are subject to Senate confirmation.