Chief Executive Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Gbenga Komolafe has cancelled the 60th birthday celebration thanksgiving and dinner party organised for him by his close friends, family and associates.

Freelanews reports that the family, friends and well-wishers have been planning to celebrate the petroleum boss this weekend on the occasion of his 60th birthday which fell on Tuesday, September 26, 2023.

Komolafe noted that he deeply appreciated this gesture of his well-wishers to call together friends and associates to thank God and later sit together to wine and dine in an event planned for Saturday, September 30, 2023.

NUPRC boss in a statement he signed, however, cited the prevailing economic conditions in the country as the reason for the cancellation.

He said, “… given the mood of the nation at this time that people are struggling to weather the current economic storm and government is making concerted efforts to halt the slide in the country’s economy, it would amount to some level of insensitivity, especially for a public servant, to engage in elaborate ceremony of any kind, even if sponsored.

“I completely understand how this will be received by family, friends and associates, but I would plead that both the thanksgiving service and the reception planned for this Saturday be stood down.”

The petroleum added, “I have every reason to thank God for His grace upon my life and how far he has brought me; and sincerely appreciate my family, friends and associates who have shown me love and have been felicitating with me.

“I sincerely regret the inconveniences the cancellation of the two events might cause invited guests. At this time, we are all expected to make sacrifices for the sake of our nation and our people.

“May the Almighty God bless everyone and help our country’s recovery and growth efforts.”

Source: gatekeepersnews.com