Following the December 2025 resignations of the CEOs of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated 21 individuals for their boards, sending a letter to the Senate for confirmation.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated 21 individuals to strengthen oversight in Nigeria's petroleum sector by appointing them to the boards of the NMDPRA—responsible for midstream and downstream activities like processing, storage, and distribution—and the NUPRC, which regulates upstream exploration and production.
This follows the resignations of NMDPRA CEO Farouk Ahmed and NUPRC CEO Gbenga Komolafe amid corruption allegations from Aliko Dangote and an ICPC probe. Tinubu's letter to the Senate requests confirmation, highlighting legislative checks on executive appointments.
No nominee names were specified, but the appointments signal ongoing restructuring for better governance in the energy industry, with the Senate set to review.
