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PE Energy Submits Oil, Gas Measurement Systems Audit Report to NUPRC
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
Report of the first-ever comprehensive engineering audit of the Nigerian oil and gas measurement systems has been submitted to the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC).
The outcome of the audit was presented to the agency by a leading energy services company, PE Energy Limited.
The Engineering Audit Report on Upstream Measurement Equipment and Facilities in the Nigerian Oil & Gas Sector was approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) headed by President Bola Tinubu in alignment with his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda to enhance economic governance, revenue assurance, and sectoral transparency.
While presenting the report to the chief executive of NUPRC, Mr Gbenga Komolafe, the chief executive of PE Energy, Mr Daere Akobo, said the initiative was supported by the dedicated oversight of the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Mr Heineken Lokobiri; and the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Mr Ekperikpe Ekpo.
“Special recognition is extended to Mr Komolafe, whose visionary leadership and commitment to reform enabled the successful execution of this national priority project.
“Under his stewardship, the commission has demonstrated exceptional resolve in advancing Nigeria’s regulatory landscape in alignment with the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021 and the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Measurement Regulations 2023.
“We also commend the tireless efforts of the NUPRC technical team and directorates, whose professionalism and collaboration throughout the audit process were instrumental in delivering this outcome,” he said.
By Dipo Olowookere
The Awujale of Ijebuland, Sikiru Kayode Adetona, has died at the age of 91, reports reaching Business Post say.
It was gathered that the prominent Ijebu monarch died on Sunday on a day one of his longtime allies, Mr Muhammadu Buhari, died in a London clinic.
The traditional ruler was not present at the popular Ojude Oba held in Ijebu Ode last month, as he was represented by his wife.
Born on May 10, 1934, he became the Awujale on April 2, 1960, making him one of the longest reigning monarchs in Nigeria.
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
Nigeria’s Vice President, Mr Kashim Shetima, has been directed by his boss, President Bola Tinubu, to travel to the United Kingdom to accompany the remains of former President Muhammadu Buhari to Nigeria.
This directive was announced by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, in a statement on Sunday in Abuja.
Mr Buhari died in a London clinic on Sunday and in the statement, Mr Tinubu offered his deep condolences to the family of his predecessor, especially the window, Mrs Aisha Buhari.
“President Tinubu has spoken with Mrs Aishat Buhari, the former President’s widow and offered his deep condolences.
“President Tinubu has also ordered Vice President Kashim Shettima to proceed to the United Kingdom to accompany President Muhammadu Buhari’s body back to Nigeria,” a part of the statement said.
President Tinubu has ordered flags at half-staff as a mark of respect for the departed leader.
By Dipo Olowookere
The immediate past president of Nigeria, Mr Muhammadu Buhari, has died, his former spokesman, Mr Garba Shehu, has confirmed.
The Katsina State-born former military officer and politician breathed his last on Sunday after he was admitted in a clinic in London, the United Kingdom.
“The family of the former president has announced the passing of the former president, Muhammadu Buhari, this afternoon in a clinic in London. May Allah accept him in Aljannatul Firdaus, Amin,” Mr Shehu announced on Sunday evening.
The deceased first ruled the country from 1983 to 1985 as a military Head of State, and then elected as a civilian president from 2015 to 2023.
After he left office on May 29, 2023, he moved to the UK and later relocated to Kaduna State from Daura, Katsina.
Some days ago, it was reported that he was ill and was taking treatment in a London health facility. He could not attend the book launch of Mr Shehu on Wednesday in Abuja.
On Friday, Mr Shehu, during a programme, Politics Today, aired on Channels Television and monitored by Business Post, the former presidential spokesperson said his former boss was recuperating in London.
While in office, Mr Buhari was a frequent visitor to the UK for medical treatment.
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