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...

NIGERIANS IN UK PRISON SERVICE FACE HOUSING STRUGGLES, SLEEP IN CARS. (PHOTO).


 Nigerians in UK Prison Service Face Housing Struggles, Sleep in Cars


Nigerians are taking up roles as prison officers in the UK under a new skilled worker visa program introduced in October 2023 to address staffing shortages. However, many face significant housing challenges, with some resorting to sleeping in cars or camping near prisons due to a lack of accommodation provisions.


Reports reveal that approximately 250 foreign nationals, primarily from Africa, have been recruited, driven by online promotions within the Nigerian expat community. While the recruits undergo assessments and training, critics argue that the process, relying on Zoom interviews and six weeks of training, is insufficient for effective prisoner management.


The influx has also highlighted integration issues in rural areas and raised concerns about underqualified personnel being hired.

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