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Tinubu Sends 21 Nominations to Senate for Oil and Gas Regulatory Boards

January 5, 2026
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu

President Tinubu has forwarded 21 nominees to the Senate for confirmation to the boards of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA).

NUPRC Key Appointments:

  • Chairman: Senator Magnus Abe, former NNPC board member and Rivers South East senator.
  • Non-Executive Commissioners: Engineer Paul Yaro Jezhi, Mr Sunday Adebayo Babalola.
  • Executive Commissioners: Muhammed Sabo Lamido (Finance), Edu Inyang (Exploration & Acreage), Justin Ezeala (Economic Regulation), Henry Darlington Oki (Development & Production), Indabawa Bashari Alka (Corporate Services), Mahmood Tijani (Health, Safety & Environment).
  • Secretary & Legal Adviser: Ms Olayemi Adeboyejo.

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While Lamido and Adeboyejo were appointed by former President Buhari in 2022 and Alka by President Tinubu in 2023, the remaining nominees are new appointments by the current administration.

NMDPRA Key Appointments:

  • Chairman: Mr Adegbite Ebiowei Adeniji, energy lawyer and former World Bank adviser.
  • Non-Executive Members: Chief Kenneth Kobani, Mrs Asabe Ahmed.
  • Executive Directors: Abiodun Adeniji (Finance), Francis Ogaree (Hydrocarbon), Oluwole Adama (Midstream & Downstream Gas Infrastructure), Dr Mustapha Lamorde (Corporate Services), Yahaya Nasamu Yinusa (Distribution), Adeyemi Murtala Aminu (Corporate Services), Modie Ogechukwu (Economic Regulation).
  • Board Secretary & Legal Adviser: Barrister Olawale Dawodu.

The nominations follow the recent confirmation of Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan as NUPRC CEO and Engineer Saidu Aliyu Mohammed as NMDPRA CEO. President Tinubu urged the Senate to approve the nominees promptly and charged them to regulate Nigeria’s oil and gas sector professionally.

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Amanze Chinonye is a Staff Correspondent at Prime Business Africa, a rising star in the literary world, weaving captivating stories that transport readers to the vibrant landscapes of Nigeria and the rest of Africa. With a unique voice that blends with the newspaper's tradition and style, Chinonye's writing is a masterful exploration of the human condition, delving into themes of identity, culture, and social justice. Through her words, Chinonye paints vivid portraits of everyday African life, from the bustling markets of Nigeria's Lagos to the quiet villages of South Africa's countryside . With a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of the complexities of Nigerian society, Chinonye's writing is both a testament to the country's rich cultural heritage and a powerful call to action for a brighter future. As a writer, Chinonye is a true storyteller, using her dexterity to educate, inspire, and uplift readers around the world.

Amanze Chinonye

Amanze Chinonye is a Staff Correspondent at Prime Business Africa, a rising star in the literary world, weaving captivating stories that transport readers to the vibrant landscapes of Nigeria and the rest of Africa. With a unique voice that blends with the newspaper's tradition and style, Chinonye's writing is a masterful exploration of the human condition, delving into themes of identity, culture, and social justice. Through her words, Chinonye paints vivid portraits of everyday African life, from the bustling markets of Nigeria's Lagos to the quiet villages of South Africa's countryside . With a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of the complexities of Nigerian society, Chinonye's writing is both a testament to the country's rich cultural heritage and a powerful call to action for a brighter future. As a writer, Chinonye is a true storyteller, using her dexterity to educate, inspire, and uplift readers around the world.

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