Jonathan must move with clear eyes and goals. Deregulation in the petroleum sector is a scam. The sector must be regulated for meaningful sovereignty and national dignity. If Barkindo has no tenacity of purpose on the side of the people who own oil, he should back out. De-monopolizing the sector can commence and continue, but the policy of government to enforce standards and benchmarks in this sector is what regulation is. We cannot watch the international conglomerates exploit Nigerians in a deregulated regime. Let the laws spell out the deregulated landscape and we will know how deregulation can cater for our interests within the law; that is, when the laws are enforceable. Jonathan must not be goaded into putting the cart before the horse. Where is PIB? Can we know the details? Where are the regulations that will make “deregulation” a boon. I am yet to see them.
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Barkindo has left the scene and indications of vigorous efforts to sustain a smooth running oil sector are apparent. The PIB is receiving attention. These are the gains of democracy and good governance fostered by open public engagement and arbitration.
Barkindo has left the scene and indications of vigorous efforts to sustain a smooth running oil sector are apparent. The PIB is receiving attention. These are the gains of democracy and good governance fostered by open public engagement and arbitration.
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