Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has approved the removal of Mr Saidu Mohammed as chief executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). He nominated Mr Rabiu Abdullahi Umar as replacement, subject to Senate confirmation. The move aims to strengthen regulatory effectiveness in the midstream and downstream petroleum sector.
In Abuja, President Bola Tinubu approved the removal of Mr Saidu Mohammed as chief executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) after four months in office. The decision was "in the public interest," according to a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga.
Tinubu nominated Mr Rabiu Abdullahi Umar as the new chief executive, subject to Senate confirmation. The appointment, pursuant to the Petroleum Industry Act 2021, seeks to strengthen regulatory effectiveness in the midstream and downstream petroleum sector in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda.
Umar brings over 25 years of experience in the energy, manufacturing, and infrastructure sectors, with a proven track record in strategic leadership, operational transformation, and large-scale project delivery. He holds a degree in Accounting from Bayero University and is an alumnus of Harvard Business School.
Pending Senate approval, the most senior NMDPRA official will oversee operations in an acting capacity. Tinubu thanked the outgoing chief executive for his service and reiterated commitment to capable leadership for energy security, sector reform, and sustainable economic growth.
