Ẹgbẹ́ Àjọṣepọ̀ Fún Ìtẹsiwájú Gbogbo Wa has commended President Bola Tinubu for appointing Dr. (Engr) David Oluseyi Ige as a Non-Executive Director on Board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Limited.
The Ẹgbẹ́, a group whose vision is for the rotation of governorship position in Oyo State, expressed the appreciation in statement by its Public Relations Officer, Professor Jacob Olaniyi Babayemi.
Recall that the president had, on Wednesday, announced the dissolution of the NNPC Ltd Board and replaced it with 11 new members, with Dr. Ige appointed as a non-executive director to represent the South-West region.
The Ẹgbẹ́ described the appointment of Dr. Ige, which took effect from 2 April, 2025, as a perfect fit, considering the background and his contributions to the energy sector over the years.
“Ẹgbẹ́ Àjọsepọ̀ Fún Ìtésíwájú Gbogbo Wa praised President Tinubu for considering the Ilero-born technocrat and Oke-Ogun native for the prestigious position given to the South-West geopolitical zone,” it was stated in the statement.
It added that the act of considering an Oke-Ogun man for the position was a demonstration of the commitment of President Tinubu to the principles of the Federal Character.
The Ẹgbẹ́ assured the president that Dr. (Engr) Ige would utilise his knowledge and experience to bring about positive changes in the energy sector.
The man, Dr. (Engr) David Oluseyi Ige
Dr. Ige has over 25 years experience, cutting across the spheres of oil and gas, management consulting and academics.
His expertise included exploration, development and production of oil and natural gas, as well as midstream infrastructure and downstream disposal of hydrocarbons.
He notably initiated and developed the Nigeria Gas Master Plan and Policy.
Dr. (Engr) David Oluseyi Ige holds a First Class Honours degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Lagos and a Ph.D in Engineering from Cambridge University.
He has international experience, having worked in different countries, including the United Kingdom, Norway, USA, Angola and Nigeria.
