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
No matter how briliant and well-intended the team might be, they cannot succeed more the vision of the president.
I am sorry to say this, the President seems myopic about everything.
If I have my way, I will tell Mallam Nuhu Ribadu not to accept the offer but if he eventually accepts, I trust his judgement in everything.
He is the most courageous man known to me.
Pls, D govt of GJE melt well us D poor masses, but D cabas around him wil not let him be. I also believe with mallam Nuhu as chirman something gud wil come out. Am not very comfortable with some names mentioned here. Is it all about Northerns afferi or what? Creat jobs 4 D youth pls sir.
Thats better