13th Jan 2009 12:45
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For Immediate Release |
13 January 2009 |
Rift Oil PLC
("Rift" or the "Company")
Rift Oil PLC (AIM : RIFT), the oil and gas exploration company with assets in Papua New Guinea ("PNG"), is sad to announce the death of Sir Ebia Olewale, Non-Executive Director.
Sir Ebia became Deputy Prime Minister of PNG in 1978. He had entered the PNG House of Assembly in 1968 and he was re-elected in 1972 in the historic first self-governing Government with Sir Michael Somare as the Chief Minister. During his time in government, Sir Ebia held a range of portfolios: Education, Commerce, Foreign Affairs, Trade and Customers and Immigration. At Independence he was the Minister for Justice in charge of passing the constitution of PNG in the Constituent Assembly.
The Board of Rift Oil appreciates Sir Ebia's valuable and knowledgeable contribution to the success of Rift. They especially extend their condolences to his family. It was a privilege to work with someone who helped shape PNG during a period of momentous change.
Contacts:
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Rift Oil PLC |
020 7340 9970 |
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David Lees |
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Buchanan Communications |
020 7466 5000 |
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Tim Anderson |
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Isabel Podda |
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RBC Capital Markets |
020 7653 4000 |
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Andrew Smith |
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Sarah Wharry |
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