Tinubu establishes presidential petroleum reform task force

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of a presidential task force for petroleum reform and value optimisation.

On March 13, 2026, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approved the establishment of the Presidential Petroleum Reform and Value Optimisation Task Force. The task force is to design the next phase of petroleum reforms. This initiative aims to address aspects of Nigeria's petroleum sector.

According to the Daily Trust report, this approval marks a step in ongoing efforts to reform the sector.

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