NLNG: With Decade of Gas Plan, Nigeria Can Catch Up with Industrialised Nations Says plan requires FG to commit about $2bn initial funding annually Peter Uzoho in Abuja The Managing Director/Chief
Executive Officer of the Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (NLNG), Dr. Phillip Mshelbila has
expressed optimism that Nigeria's Decade of Gas policy would enable the country to catch up with the
Urges next govt to stick with initiative on assumption of office
developed and industrialised countries of the world if successfully implemented as planned.
Mshelbila, also explained that implementing and realising the ambitious decade-long gas plan
would require strong collaboration Continued on page 12
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Buhari Seeks Due Judicial Process on Ararume, NNPCL Matter Says Justice ministry yet to be served copy of ruling Sues for calm among parties involved Deji Elumoye in Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari
yesterday said he has taken due notice of a judgment by the Federal High Court, Abuja, that restored
Senator Ifeanyi Ararume as the non-executive Chairman of the Nigeria National Petroleum
Company Limited (NNPCL). According to a statement yesterday, by the Media Adviser to
the President, Femi Adesina, while the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister for
Justice was yet to receive a formal Continued on page 12
Tinubu: Police Must Investigate Adamawa Guber Rerun Given Attendant Controversy Commends poll’s peaceful atmosphere, congratulates Fintiri, Idris Military saved democracy, says governor-elect, blames APC Receives certificate of return Lai Mohammed: Why Buhari didn't interfere in poll crisis PDP victory is triumph of democracy, Elumelu celebrates Deji Elumoye, Chuks Okocha, Adedayo Akinwale and Udora Orizu in Abuja President-elect Bola Tinubu, yesterday, called on the police authorities to fully investigate what transpired during the supplementary governorship election in Adamawa State because of the controversy associated with the exercise. Tinubu, in a statement he personally signed, also congratulated the governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Fintiri, and the Kebbi State governor-elect, Nasiru Idris, as well as senators-elect, House of Representatives members-elect, and state Houses of Assembly members-elect. He commended the “largely peaceful atmosphere” that encompassed the last round of elections held on April 15. But Fintiri, who spoke yesterday Continued on page 12
IWUANYANWU BECOMES NEW OHANAEZE PRESIDENT... L-R: His Royal Majesty Eze Cletus Ilomuoanya; Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma and consensus candidate for the post of President, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, after he was presented to the governor at the Government House, Owerri... yesterday
Senate Presidency: Opposition Parties Not Planning to Frustrate APC Leadership on Zoning, Lawmaker Declares... Page 33