 The Senate has confirmed the appointment of board members of the National Upstream Regulatory Commission. The confirmation of the nominees followed the consideration of a report by the Senate Committee on Petroleum Resources. The new agency has automatically replaced the Department of Petroleum Resources because the Commission would take over its responsibilities. The nominees confirmed include Issa Modibo, Chairman, Benga Komalafé, Chief Executive, Hassan Gambo, Executive Commissioner, Finance and Accounts and Rose Undong, Executive Commissioner, Exploration and Accuracy Management. In his presentation, Chairman of the Committee on Petroleum Resources upstream, Senator Albert Akban said the nominees demonstrated sufficient knowledge of the workings of the petroleum industry, especially the upstream petroleum sector as well as the economics of petroleum exploration and production.