Coalition congratulates Eyesan on her appointment as NUPRC CEO

By Sunday Ani

The Nigerian People Against Corruption Coalition (NIPACC) has congratulated Mrs. Oristemeyiwa Eyesan on her appointment as the Chief Executive (CEO) of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC).

The group a joint statement by its chairman, Iteveh Nur’deen and Secretary, C.N. Onyishi, described the decision as timely and strategic, while calling on the Federal Government to probe the immediate past CEO, Gbenga Komolafe, over allegations of large-scale financial and regulatory improprieties estimated at over $200 billion.

The NIPACC said Mrs. Eyesan’s appointment reflects President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to transparency, accountability and institutional reform in the oil and gas sector.

The coalition noted that the development had been widely welcomed by industry stakeholders and civil society groups as a signal to renewed efforts to restore credibility to the upstream petroleum regulator.

According to group, the appointment underscores the administration’s recognition of competence, integrity and professionalism as essential qualities for repositioning the upstream sector as a key driver of Nigeria’s economic recovery and sustainable development.

The coalition claimed that its earlier petitions to the Presidency contributed to Komolafe’s removal.

NIPACC alleged that its petition exposed what it described as disturbing patterns of corruption, regulatory abuse, asset manipulation and revenue concealment within the NUPRC during Komolafe’s tenure.

The group said these actions allegedly deprived Nigeria of monumental revenues at a time of severe fiscal constraints.

Reiterating its confidence in Mrs. Eyesan, NIPACC described her as a seasoned professional with deep industry knowledge, strong ethical credentials and a clear understanding of the socio-economic realities of oil-producing communities.

The group expressed optimism that her leadership would revitalise the NUPRC, rebuild public trust and align Nigeria’s upstream regulatory framework with global best practices.