Chief Executive, Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) Mrs Eyesan Oritsemeyiwa has held a strategic meeting with the Authority Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority Mr. Rabiu Abdullahi Umar, at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja.
The meeting which centred on strengthening the working relationship between both regulators is one designed to chart a path toward a more coherent, industry-enabling regulatory environment across Nigeria’s entire petroleum value chain, the meeting also provided the opportunity for both institutions to reaffirm their shared responsibility for the health of the sector — upstream, midstream, and downstream — and their commitment to speaking with one voice on matters that affect operators and investors alike.
The regulators acknowledged that they draw from the same foundational mandate – the Petroleum Industry Act , declaring that the industry functions best when that common origin translates into coordinated action.
The NUPRC boss noted the shared sense of purpose that underpinned the engagement. She pointed to the absence of fuel supply disruptions in recent months — despite considerable global pressure — as evidence that coordinated regulation is already producing results.
The NMDPRA Authority Chief Executive echoed this sentiment, describing both bodies as inseparable partners in Nigeria’s energy future.
Both regulators also acknowledged the enabling environment created by the President Bola Tinubu-led administration in creating the conditions for industry progress, including decisive policy interventions and the harmonisation of fiscal and security frameworks across relevant agencies.
