Nigeria’s newly appointed petroleum upstream regulator Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, has assumed office with a strong commitment to advancing the country’s upstream oil and gas sector in line with the Commission’s mandate as enshrined in the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021.
Speaking at her first town hall meeting with management and staff on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, Mrs. Eyesan disclosed plans to position the Commission as a business enabler and to reignite investment in the upstream sector.
She also outlined a firm production ambition aimed at growing Nigeria’s crude oil output and increasing gas production.
“The goal is that we must enable the industry. We are regulators, and we must enable the industry through our interactions with stakeholders and with everyone,” she said.
“My main objective is to ensure that we make a difference. I believe the NUPRC is at the centre of the industry,” she added.
The Commission’s new boss, who has served for over three decades in the oil and gas sector, promised to entrench digitisation, transparency, and efficiency in the Commission’s operations.
The CEO stated that, with the support of staff and management, the NUPRC would become the gold-standard regulator in Africa. She also pledged to prioritise capacity development, strengthen technical expertise, and sustain engagement with stakeholders, unions, and professional bodies.
On her leadership style, Mrs. Eyesan promised an open-door policy and frequent staff engagement, while soliciting the support and cooperation of employees as the industry enters its next phase of transformation.
“If we work together, we can unleash opportunities. I do not see impediments—only opportunities,” she added.
Mrs. Eyesan takes over from Mr. Gbenga Komolafe, who resigned from the position a few days ago after successfully leading the Commission and helping to increase Nigeria’s daily crude oil output.
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