A group of seasoned technocrats, the Niger Delta Oil & Gas Professionals, have expressed delight at the ministerial nomination of Festus Keyamo by President Bola Tinubu.
The leader of the group, Dr. Soki Etebu, said in a statement in Abuja, that by the nomination, Tinubu had proven to be a man of honour.
Etebu said he was particularly thrilled that Keyamo, an epitome of progressivism and determination, would be part of an administration with a declared intension of massively bettering the lives of Nigerians.
The oil industry expert noted that with the likelihood of Keyamo emerging petroleum minister, Tinubu appeared set to pick the best hand for the job.
Besides, Etebu stated, “The president had promised former Niger Delta agitators of appointing somebody from the region as the minister of petroleum resources.”
He stressed that with Keyamo’s legal background, experience in oil and gas matters, and his contributions to the Petroleum Industry Act, he was best suited to see the sector through a glorious era.
Etebu explained, “Festus Keyamo is best suited for this job; he has solid background in law, he is from the Niger Delta, he has fought for the people of the region and has the composure to bring about growth and progress in the sector.
“He is well informed and deepened enough to carry out reforms and unbundling of the sector, and seeing to the implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act, amongst others.”
The former instrumentation engineer noted that with his knowledge of the industry and Tinubu’s desire to bring prosperity to Nigeria, he was sure that the legal luminary will perform beyond expectations.
Etebu enjoined the National Assembly, particularly the Senate, to give all necessary cooperation to the president in the screening of Keyamo.
“We have full confidence in Keyamo; he is industrious, determined, knowledgeable, and ready to perform in the ministry. We urge the Senate to cooperate with President Tinubu to screen him soonest,” Etebu stated.
