Tambuwal lauds Fayose, says Ekiti gov a factor in Nigerian politcs
Petroman Publications set to hold POGA 2017
GOVERNOR Aminu Tambuwa l of Sokoto State has said his Ekiti counterpart, Mr. Ayodele Fayose, has transformed the southwest state with the various developmental projects he has embarked upon.
He also said Fayose has become a factor in Nigerian politics. Tambuwal stated this during a call on Fayose at Government House, Adoekiti at the weekend. This is coming on the heels of a similar statement by a former Kano State Governor, Mallam Ibrahim Shekarau, who said Fayose was truly on ground and loved by the people and who cannot be torpedoed by the opposition.
A statement by Fayose's Chief Press Secretary, Mr Idowu Adelusi, said Tambuwal was in Ekiti to attend the funeral of the late Military Governor of the old Western Region, Major-general Adeyinka Adebayo.
"I am a regular visitor to Ekiti State and I can see that a lot of transformation has taken place in. Ekiti under the leadership of Governor Ayodele Fayose. A lot of projects have been embarked upon and that shows the commitment of the governor to making the living standard of the people better. He loves his people and he is working for them.
"In politics, Governor Ayodele Fayose has become an important factor. He doesn't pretend and his voice is heard across the land. He identifies with the people and the people love him," Tambuwal said. On the demise of General Adebayo, the Sokoto State governor said the country had lost a great figure who believed in the unity and stability of Nigeria. In a related development, a member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Ladi Adebutu (Ogun State), has described Fayose as a man to look out for in the future political development of the country. Adebutu,who was also in Ekiti for Adebayo's burial, also expressed optimism that his party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) would take over the governance of Ogun come 2019. He said a coalition of parties was working to wrestle power from the All Progressives Congress (Apc),which he accused of misrule.
PETROMAN Publications Limited, publishers of Oilweek newspaper and Petroman magazine is set to hold an industry awards; the Petroman Oil & Gas Awards (POGA 2017), on Friday, May 26, at Four Points by Sheraton, Victoria Island, Lagos.
The event, organised in recognition of achievements in the oil and gas industry in the year 2016, is a major step in the company’s ongoing plan to add events to her portfolio of business. It will be an annual event including the quarterly Petroleum Platform, where industry leaders will proffer solution to trends and financial challenges plaguing the industry.
“POGA 2017 provides a platform for the Nigerian oil and gas industry to showcase their successes in the course of the year 2016 and to celebrate the advances made in the key areas of environmental stewardship, efficiency, innovation, corporate social responsibility, health and safety throughout the nation”, the management said in a press statement.
The awards which have received many nominations from many companies are in the following categories: Award for Excellence in Corporate Social Responsibility; Award for Excellence in Health and Safety; Oilfield Services Company of the Year; Award for Local Content Excellence; Petroman Award - Excellence in Oil & Gas Industry Leadership (Petroman & Petrowoman); Energy Law Firm of the Year; Midstream Company of the Year; Upstream Company of the Year; Oil and Gas Financial Transaction of the Year.