Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Bahlil Lahadalia, officially inaugurated Mawardi Nur as the Head of the Aceh Oil and Gas Management Agency (BPMA) on Wednesday (5/8/2026). The figure, who previously served as the President Director of PT Pembangunan Aceh (PEMA), steps in to fill the leadership position left by Nasri Djalal.
This inauguration officially concludes a lengthy process and dynamic surrounding the leadership transition at BPMA. Nevertheless, the appointment of the new leadership attracted significant public attention.
The swearing-in ceremony took place amid public scrutiny regarding a controversy over Mawardi's educational background, which had recently surfaced in connection with the University of California. Despite the debate surrounding his academic credentials, the government decided to move forward to ensure the continuity of oil and gas management in the Aceh region.
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