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Friday, July 11, 2025

RE: Orchestrated Smear Campaign and False Allegations against Engr. Farouk Ahmed and NMDPRA Leadership - Energy Focus Report

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) said its attention has been drawn to a number of media reports and orchestrated publications in which certain faceless groups have called for the resignation of the Chief Executive of NMDPRA, Engr. Farouk Ahmed.

Notably, these calls are devoid of any specific claims of wrongdoing, consisting only of bold declarations lacking substance or detail. This highlights the frivolity of the campaign.

The Authority wishes to state unequivocally, and for the avoidance of doubt, that the allegations being peddled are false, without merit, and bereft of any factual foundation. The absence of specific claims or verifiable details is, in itself, a clear indication of their falsity and a strong signal that these efforts are not driven by any genuine concern for accountability.

NMDPRA is an institution anchored on the principles of transparency, accountability and compliance. Its fiscal and financial activities are subjected to the highest levels of regulatory scrutiny, not only internally but also through periodic assessments by external auditors of international repute, as well as oversight from the Office of the Auditor-General for the Federation and the Office of the Accountant-General.

In addition, the National Assembly, through its relevant committees, examines every aspect of NMDPRA budgetary provisions and expenditure lines. Under such a rigorous accountability framework, it is inconceivable that any...



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