The African Petroleum Regulators Forum (AFRIPERF) has unanimously adopted Nigeria as its official headquarters and elected the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Engineer Gbenga Komolafe, as chairman of the Forum.
Before this endorsement, Engineer Komolafe served as the interim chairman of AFRIPERF.
The decision was announced during the inaugural Executive Committee meeting of the Forum, which was held virtually on December 2, 2025.
Eyoanwan Ndiyo-Aiyetan also emerged as Secretary of AFRIPERF.
The development reinforces Nigeria’s central role in the African petroleum regulatory landscape, as well as its position as the continent’s largest crude oil producer.
The meeting, attended by representatives from 16 African countries, was convened to select the Forum’s leadership, headquarters, and logo.
In his acceptance speech, Engineer Komolafe thanked his African counterparts for the trust and honour, promising to ensure that no member country is left behind.
AFRIPERF aims to strengthen regional petroleum governance by fostering collaboration, cooperation, and coordination among member regulators.
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