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...

FG DONATES 60 TRUCKS OF FERTILIZER TO BENUE FARMERS - ALIA. (PHOTO).


 FG DONATES 60 TRUCKS OF FERTILIZER TO BENUE FARMERS - ALIA


Gov. Hyacinth Alia of Benue, says the Federal Government, through the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has donated 60 trucks of fertilisers to Benue farmers.


Alia disclosed this during a ceremony to mark the commencement of the 2024 cropping season, and distribution of agricultural inputs to farmers on Wednesday, in Makurdi.


The governor directed that the inputs were to be distributed to only genuine and registered farmers free of charge.


He emphasised that with the inputs, yields and revenue would increase, thereby strengthening food security.


He called on farmers to embrace Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), in order to enhance their yield and increase profit.


Alia also urged the state’s young population to embrace agriculture, as the government was prioritising the sector in its development agenda.


“Already there are funds to help young people to eke a living through agriculture.


“Form cooperative societies in order to access the funds. The composition of the cooperatives can range from 10 to at most 15 members.


“We will provide tractor services for you for free, and give you improved seedlings.


”The federal and state governments mean well for the citizens.


“I advice you to sow seeds of prosperity today for bountiful harvest tomorrow,” Alia said.


Meanwhile, the Commissioner for; Agriculture and Food Security, Prof. Moses Ogbaji, commended the governor for giving the ministry unprecedented support.


Ogbaji further appreciated Alia for the prompt payment of counterpart funding for the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), World Bank among others.


He said that the governor, through the ministry, had reactivated the Swine Project at the Akperan Orshi Polytechnic, Yandev, Gboko Local Government Area of Benue.

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