“NUPRC and NMDPRA Partner to Drive Oil & Gas Growth in Nigeria”

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) have renewed their commitment to deeper collaboration aimed at enhancing regulatory efficiency and stimulating increased investment across Nigeria’s oil and gas industry.
The renewed partnership came to the fore during a strategic meeting between the leadership of both regulators, described as a significant milestone in the ongoing reform of Nigeria’s petroleum sector. The engagement reflects a shared determination to build a more coordinated, transparent, and investor-friendly regulatory framework in line with the objectives of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA).
At the meeting, the Commission Chief Executive of NUPRC, Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, and the Authority Chief Executive of NMDPRA, Engineer Saidu Aliyu Mohammed, agreed to strengthen inter-agency cooperation by aligning regulatory processes, improving information sharing, and eliminating operational overlaps across the upstream, midstream, and downstream segments of the industry.The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA)

Both chief executives stressed that sustained collaboration between the two institutions is critical to delivering predictable regulation, accelerating project approvals, and creating an enabling environment for both local and foreign investors. They noted that regulatory harmony will be particularly crucial as Nigeria prepares for major sector activities, including the 2025 Oil and Gas Licensing Round.
The meeting also underscored the role of effective regulation in driving sustainable development, improving sector governance, and maximising value from Nigeria’s hydrocarbon resources. By working in closer synergy, NUPRC and NMDPRA aim to reduce bureaucratic bottlenecks, enhance investor confidence, and support the federal government’s broader energy security and economic growth objectives.
Industry observers say the strengthened alliance between the upstream and midstream/downstream regulators is expected to send a strong signal to the global energy market that Nigeria remains committed to reforms that promote efficiency, transparency, and long-term investment in its oil and gas sector.

NUPRC and NMDPRA have reaffirmed their commitment to closer regulatory collaboration to improve efficiency, strengthen investor confidence, and drive sustainable growth in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector ahead of the 2025 licensing round.