Retired oil workers urge NUPRC to sustain reform momentum, deepen stakeholder engagement
The Forum of Retired Oil Workers has urged the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) to sustain its reform momentum and keep strengthening accountability in the oil and gas sector.
In a statement signed by its president, Richard Jackson, the forum said the Commission’s leadership under Engr. Gbenga Komolafe has set a new benchmark for transparency, efficiency, and investor confidence in the upstream sector.
The group noted that the steady rise in rig activity — from just eight in 2021 to 70 at present — and increased oil production to 1.8 million barrels per day reflect the effectiveness of the Commission’s reform strategies.
It urged the NUPRC to deepen stakeholder engagement and uphold global best practices in governance, safety, and transparency, describing these principles as vital to sustaining the sector’s current growth trajectory.
“The Commission must continue to hold operators accountable while consolidating on the gains of ongoing reforms. That is the only way to ensure lasting stability and profitability in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry,” Jackson said.
He added that under Komolafe’s stewardship, the NUPRC has demonstrated that responsible regulation and reform-driven leadership can reposition Nigeria as a trusted destination for global energy investment.
