By Ayomide Otitoju
NNPC Limited and the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) have reaffirmed their commitment to delivering long-term value to Nigeria’s energy sector through strengthened collaboration and strategic alignment.
The pledge was made during a courtesy visit by the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, who led the company’s Senior Management Team to the headquarters of the NUPRC in Abuja, where they were received by the Commission Chief Executive, Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan.
Discussions at the meeting centred on key areas of cooperation, including production optimisation and growth, operational excellence, cost leadership and efficiency, accelerated development of the gas sector, maximising the value of Nigeria’s energy portfolio, and enhancing investor confidence in the upstream industry.
During the engagement, the NNPC GCEO presented an overview of the company’s recently launched Gas Master Plan, underscoring its strategic importance in repositioning Nigeria’s gas value chain. He sought robust regulatory support to ensure the effective implementation of the plan and the realisation of its intended benefits.
Both organisations also examined practical measures to align their strategic objectives, reinforce collaboration, and advance shared energy-security goals for the country.
The visit underscored NNPC Limited’s resolve to deepen its partnership with the NUPRC, whose regulatory leadership and clarity remain critical to the sustainable growth and stability of Nigeria’s upstream petroleum sector.
