President Muhammadu Buhari has signed into law the long-awaited Petroleum Industrial Bill after years of waiting.
The president who shared the information on social media said he has finally signed the bill into law after about two decades has now finally come to an end.
Buhari signed the Bill today 16th August at the statehouse in Abuja,
The president wrote;
“Today at the State House I signed the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) into law. A long wait, taking up much of the last two decades, has now finally come to an end.
Congratulations to all! I commend the National Assembly, and all other stakeholders, within and outside the government, on the hard work that has gone into making this Act a reality.
We will continue to work for the benefit of the Nigerian people”.
