NUPRC: Offshore Investments Must Deliver Jobs, Industrial Growth in Nigeria

THISDAYLIVE | 09-09-2026 05:31am |

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) stressed that Nigeria must ensure its growing investments in offshore oil and gas translate into jobs, technology transfer, industrial capacity, and broader economic prosperity. Commission Chief Executive, Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, made this statement while delivering a lecture at the Lagos International Maritime Week 2026. Eyesan, represented by Executive Commissioner Captain John Tonlagha, said the development of Nigeria's offshore petroleum resources must extend beyond hydrocarbon production. The event also featured NLNG's maritime unit training 700 seafarers and producing 272 cadets.

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