Alasoadura made the call, in Abuja on Thursday, when he appeared at the ongoing screening of ministerial nominees by the senate.
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In its determination to reform the nation’s political process as well as the operations of the petroleum industry, the Senate on Wednesday passed a re-drafted version of the Independent National Electoral Commission Act 2010 (Amendment) Bill, 2019; Petroleum Industry Governance) Bill, 2019; and five other Bills to which President Muhammadu Buhari had earlier declined assent.
Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, on Monday said that the presidency was closely working with the National Assembly for the quick passage of the Petroleum Industry Governance Bill.
Saraki spoke at a dinner as part of activities at the ongoing 24th Nigerian Economic Summit in Abuja on Monday.
Come September 26, 2018, OrderPaper Advocacy Initiative will host the inaugural Development Dialogue Series, where aspirants across party lines will address industry experts, civil society leaders and the media on their understanding of the oil and gas industry and how they intend to turn the fortunes of the industry for the better.
The Head of the National Advocacy Centre of Social Action and Director of Programmes, Vivian Bellonwu-Okafor, made this assertion while reacting to the rejection of the bill by President Buhari.
Enang, who is the Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters (Senate), stated this when he featured on News Agency of Nigeria Forum in Abuja on Tuesday.
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters (Senate), Senator Ita Enang, made the fact known to State House correspondents in Abuja on Wednesday.
An energy expert, Bank-Anthony Okoroafor, says the passage of the Petroleum Industry Governance Bill into law will facilitate massive investment in the oil and gas sector in Nigeria.
Shortly after the keynote address, Kachikwu would lead a host of seasoned panellists into detailed discussions in order to allay concerns around the newly passed bill which awaits the president’s assent.
The bill, which was transmitted from the Senate and presented by Tahir Monguno, also sought to establish a fiscal framework that would further encourage investment in the industry