By Ismaila Jimoh Abuja
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Nyesom Wike has expressed appreciation to President Bola Tinubu over the appointments of Sen. Magnus Abe as Board Chairman, Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and Mr. Kenneth Kobani as non- executive member, Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA).
Wike gave this commendation to President Tinubu while on a “thank you” visit to the people of Ogu-Bolo Local Government of Rivers State.
The Minister described the two nomination as a demonstration of Tinubu’s true love for the people of the state.
He disclosed that since the creation of the state, it has never witnessed this kind of recognitions by the Federal Government going with the number of appointments Tinubu’s administration had given to sons and daughters of the state.
According to him: “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,”
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 hail 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.
