The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Felix Ogbe has been appointed into the executive board of the African Petroleum Producers’ Organization (APPO).
By the appointment, Ogbe becomes Nigeria’s representative on the board of the 18-member continental body, which has its headquarters in Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo.
A statement signed by Obinna Ezeobi, General Manager, Corporate Communications of the NCDMB said Ogbe was picked for this role by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, who doubles as the chairman of the NCDMB governing council.
According to the statement, the notice of the executive secretary’s appointment was conveyed in a congratulatory letter signed by the Director of Support Services, APPO, Mrs. Philomena Ikoko, on behalf of the Secretary General of the organization, Omar Farouk Ibrahim.
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She applauded the NCDMB boss on the confidence reposed in him by the minister, expressing her belief that he would make immense contributions to the development of the African oil and gas industry.
Ikoko stated that Ogbe is joining the executive board of APPO at a challenging time for the oil and gas industry, especially in Africa.
“Your appointment is a major call to duty for Nigeria and the continent. The secretariat will give you the support you will need to make a success of your assignment,” she promised.
The statement explained that the NCDMB played key roles in catalyzing the operations of APPO and the development of local content in the African continent, providing institutional support and mentorship to several oil producing countries in their formulation of local content policies.
