Tinubu's Shock Move: NMDPRA Boss Sacked While Abroad, Successor Named!
President Bola Tinubu has removed Saidu Mohammed as the CEO of NMDPRA after just four months, citing public interest and regulatory strengthening. Rabiu Abdullahi Umar has been nominated as his replacement, pending Senate confirmation. This strategic change aims to enhance regulatory effectiveness in Nigeria's petroleum sector.Pelumi Ilesanmi • Local • 1 month ago • 1 minute read •
Key Points
• President Bola Tinubu approved the immediate removal of Saidu Mohammed as the CEO of the NMDPRA.
• The decision was announced on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, by Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president.
• Mohammed had served in the role for barely four months, having assumed office in December 2025.
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has experienced a significant leadership change, with President Bola Tinubu approving the immediate removal of Saidu Mohammed as its chief executive officer (CEO). This decision, announced on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, by Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy, comes barely four months after Mohammed assumed the role in December 2025, having taken over from Farouk Ahmed. The presidency explicitly cited
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