The Bayelsa chapter of Host Communities of Nigeria Oil and Gas
(HOSTCOM) on Wednesday applauded President Muhammadu Buhari appointment of former Gov. Timipre Sylva as
Minister.
HOSTCOM comprising over 300 affiliated communities described the
appointment of Sylva as Minister of State for Petroleum will transform the oil and gas sector.
HOSTCOM who said they are greatful to President Muhamadu BUHARI
for appointing their illustrious son will no doubt bring his wealth of
experience to bear.
The group made the position known in a statement signed by the state Publicity Secretary, Mr.
Shally Theophilus
HOSTCOM noted that the
assignment of the petroleum portfolio
was in realization of Bayelsa’s position as the live-wire of the economy
and hub of oil and gas production in Nigeria.
The statement quoted Bayelsa Chairman of HOSTCOM, Chief. Boma
Albert Kerekebunah as saying they will support the minister as he bring his wealth of
experience in turning around the sad
trajectory of the oil and gas sector.
According to him, Sylva has the expertise to reposition the
ministry to that of pride and glory for the entire benefit of the nation.
HOSTCOM chairman, urge
the Minister to use his good office to address the challenges faced by the state
especially in bringing onstream the Brass LNG project which has remained in the
pipeline.
.
"We also expected that you will intervene in the relocation
of oil companies headquarters to the Niger Delta as directed by Vice President
Yemi Osinbanjo as then the Acting President.
“Also citing of Modular Refineries in Bayelsa which will help
the development of the state and reduce youth restiveness" HOSCOM stated.
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