The former anti-graft czar has been appointed to head a task force on petroleum revenue

President Goodluck Jonathan has appointed former EFCC Chairman, Nuhu Ribadu, to head a task force on Petroleum Revenue Task Force.

In a statement released by the Presidency on Tuesday, the decision was hinged on the federal government’s decision to ensure that transparency is achieved in the petroleum industry.

“Consistent with the policies and promises of President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan’s Administration, and underpinned by the yearnings of the people of Nigeria for transparency in the Petroleum Industry, the Honourable Minister of Petroleum Resources has set up a Petroleum Revenue Special Task Force designed to enhance probity and accountability in operations of the Petroleum Industry,” the statement said. “The Petroleum Revenue Special Task Force, whose membership is listed below, is charged with the following terms of reference:

To work with consultants and experts to determine and verify all petroleum upstream and downstream revenues (taxes, royalties, etc.) due and payable to the Federal Government of Nigeria;
To take all necessary steps to collect all debts due and owing; to obtain agreements and enforce payment terms by all oil industry operators;
To design a cross debt matrix between all Agencies and Parastatals of the Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources;
To develop an automated platform to enable effective tracking, monitoring, and online validation of income and debt drivers of all Parastatals and Agencies in the Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources;
To work with world-class consultants to integrate systems and technology across the production chain to determine and monitor crude oil production and exports, ensuring at all times, the integrity of payments to the Federal Government of Nigeria; and,
To submit monthly reports for ministerial review and further action.
MEMBERS

1. Mallam Nuhu Ribadu – Chairman

2. Mr. Steve Oronsaye – Dep. Chairman

3. Mallam Abba Kyari – Member

4. Ms. Benedicta Molokwu – Member

5. Mr. Supo Sasore, SAN – Member

6. Mr. Tony Idigbe, SAN – Member

7. Mr. Anthony George-Ikoli, SAN – Member

8. Dr. (Mrs.) Omolara Akanji – Member

9. Mr. Olisa Agbakoba, SAN – Member

10. Mr. Ituah Ighodalo – Member

11. Mr. Bon Otti – Member

12. Prof. Olusegun Okunnu – Member

13. Mallam Samaila Zubairu – Member

14. Mr.Ignatius Adegunle – Member

15. Mr. Gerald Ilukwe – Member

16. Rep. of FIRS – Ex-Officio

17. Rep. of FMF Incorporated – Ex-Officio