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Extraordinary Federal Republic of Nigeria Official Gazette Lagos - 3rd March, 2023

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(4) 
appoint in writing, a legal and regulatory compliance officer and 
report the appointment and any subsequent change to the Authority not 
later than 72 hours of such appointment or change 
; 
(c) 
appoint 
in writing, competent persons for the purpose of general 
supervision of specific operations in midstream and downstream facilities, 
including construction, operations, maintenance, processing, storage, distribution, 
retailing, health, safety, environment, and community matters ; 
(d) report any appointment and subsequent change of a competent person 
not later than 72 hours of such appointment or change to the Authority ; 
(e) ensure that competent persons are given appropriate training for the 
efficient and safe performance of their duties 
; 
(7) maintain a register setting out the details and responsibilities of the 
competent persons, mutual relationships and lines of reporting and 
communication ; 
(g) provide operational office and accommodation for the personnel of 
the Authority as the Authority may direct 
; 
(h) ensure that every operation or procedure is carried out by qualified 
and competent personnel, and adequate systems are put in place to determine 
and approve qualified personnel for each operation and procedure 
; 
(/) ensure the availability of critical spare parts for equipment 
in 
compliance with the requirements and directives of the Authority 
; 
(7) ensure that the facility’s landscaping, surroundings, and environment 
are well maintained at all times and kept in good condition 
; and 
(A) ensure that the facility is free of items, which may constitute hindrance 
to evacuation or escape of personnel in the event of 
a fire, leak or spill. 
6. 
The Authority may direct a person to provide information or data on 
any midstream and downstream operations and the person shall comply with 
the directive in the prescribed manner within the time-frame stipulated in the 
direction. 
Part If — Importation, EXxPorTATION, SIPPING, UNsiIPPING, LANDING OF 
PETROLEUM, PETROLEUM Derivatives, PETROLEUM LiQuips 
OR PETROLEUM PropucTs 
7.—(1) 
A person shall not import petroleum, petroleum derivatives, 
petroleum liquids or petroleum products through a port in Nigeria other than a 
prescribed port. 
(2) 
A person who intends to import petroleum, petroleum derivatives, 
petroleum liquids or petroleum products through a port other than the prescribed 
port, shall apply to the Authority in writing, stating the quality, quantity and 
nature of the petroleum, petroleum derivatives, petroleum liquids or petroleum 
products to be imported. 
Duty to 
provide 
information. 
Entry into 
prescribed 
port.