Mr Saidu Mohammed, new Authority Chief Executive, Nigerian Midstream Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) (Right) during handover by the outgoing Authority Chief Executive, Mr Farouk Ahmed.
Mr Saidu Mohammed on Tuesday resumed office as the Authority Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), replacing Farouk Ahmed, who resigned from the position.
The Authority, in a statement on Tuesday, said that the handover which held in Abuja, underscored its commitment to institutional continuity, accountability, and effective leadership.
It said the ceremony concluded with the symbolic transfer of documents and responsibilities witnessed by the Executive Directors, Senior Management and Staff, signalling a seamless and orderly transition in line with public service rules and corporate best practices.
President Bola Tinubu had appointed Mohammed, following the resignation of Farouk Ahmed on Dec. 17, 2025