In a recent move that made headlines, President Bola Tinubu appointed Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe as Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB). The appointment was welcomed by the Itsekiri Progressive Political Forum, which described the move as a clear demonstration of the importance of putting the right people in the right jobs.
The Coordinator of the group, Prof. Lucky Akaruese, who is also a stalwart of the Progressive Democratic Party (APC) in Delta State, highlighted the fact that Engr. Felix Ogbe has extensive knowledge of the oil and gas industries, having held senior management positions in one of the most powerful international oil companies before his retirement. According to him, this makes him the ideal person to lead the affairs of the NCDMB.
Engr. Felix Ogbe, with his diverse experience in the extractive industries and expertise, will be able to achieve the objectives set by the Council with regard to the promotion of the Nigerian oil and gas industries. It will also play a vital role in achieving Nigeria’s technological and administrative self-sufficiency in this area.
The appointment of Felix Ogbe is also a positive sign for the Itsekiri ethnicity, which is recognized as the second largest oil and gas bearing and producing ethnic group in the country. The Itsekiri Progressive Political Forum hopes that this appointment will mark the beginning of an era where members of the Itsekiri ethnicity will no longer be excluded from federal positions and will be recognized for their true value.
In conclusion, the appointment of Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe as Executive Secretary of NCDMB by President Bola Tinubu is a commendable decision. It demonstrates the importance of placing competent and qualified people in key positions. We look forward to the future achievements of Engr. Felix Ogbe and hope that this appointment will pave the way for equitable opportunities for Itsekiri ethnicity in federal positions.