[1][2] In the beginning, Petroleum matters were handled by the Hydrocarbon Section of the Ministry of Lagos Affairs, which reported directly to the Governor-general.

[4] However, the Department of Petroleum Resources in the Federal Ministry of Mines and Power continued to exercise statutory supervision and control of the industry.

[5] The Minister is a political appointee, while the Permanent Secretary[6] who is a veteran civil servant and the Chief Accounting Officer[7] of the Ministry.

Nicholas Agbo Ella, Esq, is the current Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum Resources.

[3] Ensure an enabling environment to improve the Oil and Gas value chain, driven by modern technology, industry, best practices, stakeholders' engagement and innovations in alternative energy.