Tinubu names 3 new NUPRC Executive Commissioners

With the approval of the senate, President Bola Tinubu has authorized the appointment of three new Executive Commissioners to the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and the redeployment of one present Executive Commissioner.

This information is disclosed in a statement released by Akuri Ngelale, the President’s Special Advisor on Media and Publicity.

The appointed officials are Mr. Babajide Fasina — South West — Executive Commissioner, Economic Regulation & Strategic Planning; Mr. Enorense Amadasu — South South — Executive Commissioner, Development & Production; and Mr. Bashir Indabawa — North West — Executive Commissioner, Exploration & Acreage Management. Dr. Kelechi Ofoegbu — South East — Executive Commissioner, Corporate Services & Administration (Redeployed).

According to Ajuri’s statement, the President authorized the reorganization and replacement of these positions based on his comprehensive evaluation of all sector-related factors, with the goal of creating a regulatory environment and industry culture that promotes care and standards-based business practices.

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The statements made by the Presidential Media Aide
In anticipation of their approval by the Nigerian Senate, President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of three (3) new Executive Commissioners to the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and the redeployment of one present Executive Commissioner.

Mr. Bashir Indabawa, NW — Executive Commissioner, Acreage Management & Exploration
Executive Commissioner of Corporate Services and Administration, Dr. Kelechi Ofoegbu, SE (Redeployed)
Mr. Enorense Amadasu, SS, Executive Commissioner, Production & Development
Strategic Planning & Economic Regulation Executive Commissioner, Mr. Babajide Fasina, SW
“With a view to creating a regulatory framework and culture that comprehensively disincentivizes errant behavior and incentivizes diligence and rules-based business practice across the industry, the President approves this reorganization and replacement based on his deeply informed assessment of all factors concerning the sector.”