ENGINEERS FAROUK AHMED, GBENGA KOMOLAFE RESIGN, PRESIDENT TINUBU NOMINATES SUCCESSORS TO THE SENATE FOR APPROVAL. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE   ENGINEERS FAROUK AHMED, GBENGA KOMOLAFE RESIGN, PRESIDENT TINUBU NOMINATES SUCCESSORS TO THE SENATE FOR APPROVAL President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has asked the Senate to approve the nominations of two new chief executives for the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC).   The requests followed the resignation of Engineer Farouk Ahmed of the NMDPRA and Gbenga Komolafe of the NUPRC. Both officials were appointed in 2021 by former President Buhari to lead the two regulatory agencies created by the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA).   To fill these positions, President Tinubu has written to the Senate, requesting expedited confirmation of Oritsemeyiwa Amanorisewo Eyesan as CEO of NUPRC and Engineer Saidu Aliyu Mohammed as CEO of NMDPRA.   The two nominees are seasoned professionals in the oil and gas industry.   Eyesan, a graduate of Economics f...
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NIGERIA, NETHERLANDS PLEDGE STRONGER PARTNERSHIPS ON TRADE, INVESTMENTS, SECURITY AS THE PRIME MINISTER OF NETHERLANDS PAID PRESIDENT BUHARI A COURTESY VISIT.{PHOTOS}.#PRESS RELEASE.

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    President Buhari receives in audience H.E. Mark Rutte, Prime Minister of Kingdom of Netherlands in State House on 26th Nov 2019
Netherlands 3: President Buhari and Prime Minister of Netherlands H.E. Mark Rutte witnessing the Signing of Communique by Nigeria’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Netherlands, Oji Ngofa and the Deputy Head of Mission, Netherlands Embassy in Abuja, Ewout-Jan de Wit as he receives in audience Prime Minister of Kingdom of Netherlands in State House on 26th Nov 2019
Netherlands 7: President Buhari and Prime Minister of Netherlands H.E. Mark Rutte with Nigeria’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Netherlands, Oji Ngofa and MD Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Mr Osagie Okunbor as he receives in audience Prime Minister of Kingdom of Netherlands in State House on 26th Nov 2019
Netherlands 10: President Buhari and Prime Minister of Netherlands H.E. Mark Rutte witnessing the Signing of MoU on dairy chain development between Royal Friesland Campina WAMCO and the Government of Niger State by Governor Abubakar Sani Bello of Niger State and Mr Ben Langat, Managing Director, Friesland Campina WAMCO Plc. in State House on 26th Nov 2019.


NIGERIA, NETHERLANDS PLEDGE STRONGER PARTNERSHIPS ON TRADE, INVESTMENTS, SECURITY
President Muhammadu Buhari and Prime Minister Mark Rutte met on Tuesday in Abuja to discuss bilateral relations and agreed that Nigeria and the Netherlands would continue to work together to improve bilateral trade volumes as well as private sector investments.
A communiqué issued at the end of the meeting said the two leaders reviewed the progress that has been made with implementing the Memorandum of Understanding on deepening the bilateral relations between the two nations concluded and signed by the respective Foreign Ministers in The Hague in July 2018.
‘‘We welcome the steps that have been made to increase bilateral economic cooperation and are happy to see higher levels of bilateral trade volumes as well as private sector investments, ’’ the communiqué signed by Nigeria’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Netherlands, Oji Ngofa and the Deputy Head of Mission, Netherlands Embassy in Abuja, Ewout-Jan de Wit said.
‘‘The contribution of Dutch private businesses, both global players and small, micro and medium enterprises, to the Nigerian economy is duly noted.
‘‘Investments by the Netherlands Investment Bank FMO and the Dutch Good Growth Fund are contributing to better access to finance and energy for the private sector.
‘‘Nigeria confirms its commitment to continuing reforms for a conducive business and investment environment while the Netherlands pledges to continue assisting Nigeria for an increase in agricultural productivity especially horticulture, seed, and sustainable palm oil production,’’ it added.
President Buhari and Prime Minister Rutte also reiterated their commitment to the fight against human trafficking, appreciating the close collaboration between both countries in supporting the victims.
Noting with concern the challenging security situation in the West-African sub-region and Nigeria, The Netherlands acknowledged the sustained efforts of Nigeria in the fight against insurgency and in countering violent extremism.
‘‘The Netherlands will continue to provide humanitarian assistance to those in need, in particular women and girls, in order to mitigate the impact of insecurity and displacement,’’ the communiqué said.
Prime Minister Rutte, who is on a two-day working visit to Nigeria is leading a trade delegation of 8 Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of Dutch multinationals currently operating in Nigeria with huge investment portfolios in the agriculture, finance, oil and gas sectors.
After the bilateral consultations between delegations of both countries, President Buhari and Prime Minister Rutte witnessed the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on dairy chain development between Royal FrieslandCampina WAMCO and the Government of Niger State.
The MoU was signed by Governor Abubakar Sani Bello of Niger State and Mr Ben Langat, Managing Director, FrieslandCampina WAMCO Plc.
The agreement on dairy chain development is expected to save Nigeria about 1.2 billion dollars from milk importation annually.

Femi Adesina
Special Adviser to the President
(Media & Publicity)
November 26, 2019.
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