Sylva lays foundation stone of DPR’s new headquarters in Abuja

Chief Timipre Sylva, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources on Thursday performed the ground breaking and foundation laying ceremony of the the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) permanent headquarters building in Abuja.

Speaking at the event which held physically and virtually,  Sylva said the 

building located at Plot 32, Cadastral Zone, Central Business District, Abuja was tagged "The Barrel”.

He said the project was another milestone achievement by President Muhammadu Buhari  in the area of infrastructural development and its commitment to reposition the oil and gas industry for effective service delivery. 

Sylva said : "The DPR, as a critical agency of government, regulates and monitor activities of the Nigerian oil and gas industry which drives all other sectors of the economy. 

"DPR exercises its mandate by providing opportunities and enabling businesses using service instruments – Licenses, Permits and Approvals. 

"This edifice – the barrel, when completed, will provide a conducive environment to support oil and gas business across the value chain for operators, service providers, investors, relevant government agencies, international collaborators, and other stakeholders. "

According to him, with its fascinating design, the building  reflects a state-of-the-art, innovative and timeless architectural masterpiece, that honors the history of the Abuja Central Business District landscape.  

”This product of ingenious craftsmanship will provide a comfortable, safe and efficient work ambience, for a 21st century regulatory agency, that is fully equipped to enable business and drive foreign direct investments in Nigeria," he added.

Also, Mr Sarki Auwalu, Director, DPR, commended the president for approving the construction of the new headquarters and Sylva for his commitment to the administration's vision for the oil and gas industry.

Auwalu said : "As a department, we will continue to justify the confidence reposed in us by government. 

"Rest assured that this building will support DPR’s commitment to enabling businesses and creating opportunities for the industry to thrive, using our robust regulatory framework and service instrument.” (NAN)