Read What Diezani Has To Say About Screening Of PMB’s Ministers

Diezani Alison-Madueke, the ex-minister of petroleum, who is currently
undergoing cancer treatment, has reacted to the Senate screening of
President Muhammadu Buhari's ministerial appointees.

Clem Aguiyi, Diezani's media consultant, praised the Senate for
televising live the screening of ministerial appointees.

He commented on the screening of Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu, saying that
the wonderful performance of the group managing director of the
Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) during the screening
confirmed almost all the policies championed and actions taken by
Alison-Madueke.

Aguiyi further praised the NNPC chief for speaking from the courage of
his convictions because his declared plans to distribute free
cylinders to every home with gas stations closer to homes is in line
with Alison-Madueke's stimulation of gas-based industrialisation.

He also stated that Alison-Madueke, besides the PIB, also backed the
execution of local content in the oil sector and pushed for the
adoption of the Nigerian Content Development Bill into law as a major
priority.

According to Aguiyi, when Diezani was a minister, "Nigerians, for the
first time, also made critical infrastructure investments such as
marine vessels, petroleum jetties and depots to the extent that over
50 % of vessels operating in Nigeria are owned by Nigerian indigenes."

"The nation cannot simply wish away the fact that as oil minister,
Alison-Madueke made giant strides, as she laid down solid foundations
and made achievements that can be built upon by the current and future
administration," the statement concluded.


Alison-Madueke was reportedly arrested in London on suspicion of
bribery and money laundering earlier in October.

The former minister recently asked Nigerians to pray for her in
support of her supposed fight against cancer.

-Naij.com