{"id":126795,"date":"2026-04-30T13:40:53","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T12:40:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=126795"},"modified":"2026-04-30T13:40:53","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T12:40:53","slug":"tinubu-sacks-nmdpra-boss-nominates-rabiu-umar-as-replacement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/news\/tinubu-sacks-nmdpra-boss-nominates-rabiu-umar-as-replacement\/","title":{"rendered":"Tinubu Sacks NMDPRA Boss, Nominates Rabiu Umar as Replacement"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">By Lizzy Chirkpi<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">President Bola Tinubu has approved the removal of the Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Mr. Saidu Mohammed, and nominated Mr. Rabiu Abdullahi Umar as his replacement, in a move aimed at strengthening Nigeria\u2019s petroleum regulatory framework.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">According to a State House press release issued on April 29, 2026, the President said the decision to relieve Mohammed of his duties was taken \u201cin the public interest.\u201d<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The statement also confirmed that Umar\u2019s appointment is subject to confirmation by the Senate.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cThis decision, made pursuant to the Petroleum Industry Act 2021, is aimed at strengthening regulatory effectiveness in the midstream and downstream petroleum sector, in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda,\u201d the presidency stated.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Until the confirmation process is concluded, the most senior official within the authority will oversee operations in an acting capacity.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Umar, described as a seasoned professional, brings over 25 years of experience spanning the energy, manufacturing, and infrastructure sectors. 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