The Ministry of Petroleum Resources has described former President Muhammadu Buhari as a foundational figure in the country’s oil and gas industry whose legacy continues to shape the sector.
Following his death at a clinic in London on Sunday, the official condolence message issued in Abuja on Monday, the Ministry expressed deep sorrow over the death of Buhari.
Signed by Christopher Ugwuegbulam, Head of Press and Public Relations Unit, on behalf of the Permanent Secretary, the ministry recalled Buhari’s unique history with the petroleum sector, dating back nearly five decades.
Buhari first served as Federal Commissioner (now Minister) for Petroleum and Natural Resources from 1976 to 1978 under then-Head of State Olusegun Obasanjo.
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He was also the pioneer Chairman of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), now NNPC Limited.
The statement noted that “his commitment to clean, accountable governance in the petroleum industry remains a guiding light,” adding that the infrastructure and institutions built under his leadership laid the groundwork for modern reforms.
As President from 2015 to 2023, Buhari once again held the petroleum portfolio, leading the charge for reforms that culminated in the signing of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), a law long sought to improve transparency and efficiency in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry.
“From foundational infrastructure to bold sectoral reforms, President Buhari’s legacy in the oil and gas sector is far-reaching,” the statement read.
Source: Channels TV
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