Tinubu Replaces, Redeploys New NUPRC Commissioners

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of three new Executive Commissioners for the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and the redeployment of one current Executive Commissioner, subject to confirmation by the Nigerian Senate.

VerseNews reports that this move is aimed at enhancing the regulatory framework and culture in the oil and gas sector.

The new appointees are:

Mr. Bashir Indabawa (North-West), who will serve as the Executive Commissioner for Exploration and Acreage Management;

Mr. Enorense Amadasu (South-South), appointed as the Executive Commissioner for Development and Production;

Mr. Babajide Fasina (South-West), who will take on the role of Executive Commissioner for Economic Regulation & Strategic Planning.

Additionally, Dr. Kelechi Ofoegbu (South-East) has been redeployed to the position of Executive Commissioner for Corporate Services and Administration within the NUPRC.