
Wike praises Tinubu for appointing Abe and Kobani to key petroleum boards
Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has commended Bola Tinubu for nominating Magnus Abe and Kenneth Kobani to important petroleum regulatory boards. During a visit to Ogu-Bolo Local Government Area in Rivers State, Wike expressed gratitude for the appointments, calling them a sign of Tinubu’s commitment to the state. Community leaders and officials also thanked Wike for his role in facilitating opportunities for Rivers indigenes. The nominations are seen as unprecedented for the state.
What we know
- Nyesom Wike celebrated the nomination of Magnus Abe as Board Chairman of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission by Bola Tinubu.
- Kenneth Kobani was also nominated as a non-executive member of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority.
- Wike described the appointments as a demonstration of Tinubu’s commitment to Rivers State and urged continued support for the president.
- Local leaders, including Vincent Nemieoboka and Mourine Tamuno, expressed gratitude to Wike for facilitating federal and state appointments for the area.
- The community pledged ongoing support for both Wike and Tinubu.