The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering sustainable, long-term value to Nigeria’s energy sector through deeper collaboration with the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC).
Earlier today, the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd., Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, led members of the company’s Senior Management Team on a courtesy visit to the Commission Chief Executive of NUPRC, Mr. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja. The engagement underscored a shared resolve to strengthen alignment between the national oil company and the upstream regulator in pursuit of Nigeria’s energy security and economic development objectives.
Discussions centred on key areas of strategic collaboration, including production optimisation and growth, operational excellence, cost leadership and efficiency, accelerated development of the gas sector, and the maximisation of value across Nigeria’s energy portfolio. Both parties also examined measures to enhance investor confidence by promoting regulatory certainty, transparency, and performance-driven operations in the upstream petroleum sector.
A major highlight of the engagement was the presentation of NNPC Ltd.’s recently launched Gas Master Plan by the GCEO. The blueprint outlines a structured pathway for repositioning Nigeria’s gas value chain as a critical driver of industrialisation, power generation, and export competitiveness. Engr. Ojulari emphasised the importance of strong regulatory support to ensure the effective implementation of the plan and unlock its full economic potential.
Both institutions explored practical steps to better align strategic priorities, harmonise implementation frameworks, and reinforce collective progress toward national energy-security goals. The discussions reflected a pragmatic approach to collaboration, aimed at translating policy intent into measurable outcomes for the Nigerian economy.
The visit reaffirmed NNPC Ltd.’s commitment to sustained engagement with NUPRC, whose leadership and regulatory clarity continue to play a central role in shaping a stable, competitive, and investor-friendly upstream petroleum sector.
Together, NNPC Ltd. and NUPRC reiterated their shared responsibility to build a resilient energy industry that delivers value for Nigerians, supports economic growth, and positions the country for long-term competitiveness in a rapidly evolving global energy landscape.