By Andrew Oota
Some members of the disbanded All Progressives Congress (APC)presidential campaign council under the under the aegis of concerned members of APC have protested the appointment of Mr. Felix Omatsola as Executive Secretary of Nigeria Content Development And Monitoring Board (NCDMB)over alleged lack of experience .
The group in a statement signed by its chairman Engineer Chris Dododo and Mrs Dolapo Abbe, Secretary respectively stressed that the appointment was not in the overall best interest of the agency giving it’s mandate, especially in the development of the Nigeria oil and gas industry.
The statement reads,
“We, the concerned members of APC Presidential Campaign Council express our deep concern and disapproval of the recent appointment of Mr. Felix Omatsola on December 8, 2023 as the Executive Secretary Of Nigeria content development and monitoring Board (NCDMB).
“We believe that this appointment is not in the best interest of the NCDMB and the critical role it plays in the development of the Nigeria oil and gas industry.
Some the group’s reasons include the objection to the appointment includes the ability navigate the complex nature of the oil and gas sector .
“Mr. Omatsola background does not demonstrate the necessary experience and qualifications required to effectively lead the NCDMB.
“A critical agency like the NCDMB requires a leader with a proven track record in the oil and gas industry, particularly in the area of local content development. We believe Mr. Omatsola lacks such experience and expertise.
“In light of these concerns, we urge Mr. President to reconsider his decision and reject the appointment of Mr. Omatsola as the Executive Secretary of the NCDMB and appoint a more suitable person who possesses extensive experience in oil and gas industry.
“We strongly believe that this position requires a leader with the necessary experience, qualifications, and commitment to local content development to ensure the continued success of the NCDMB and the Nigeria oil and gas industry.”
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