The Civil Society Network for Good Governance (CSNGG) has passed a vote of confidence on the management of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) under the leadership of Engr. Gbenga Komolafe.
The CSNGG, an umbrella body of 87 CSOs in Nigeria, made the declaration at a press conference by its President, Ambassador Adefila Kamal in Abuja.
Ambassador Adefila Kamal said the network was impressed with the reforms that the NUPRC has implemented in the oil and gas sector, including the introduction of regulations to curb oil theft and losses through operational and administrative leakages.
The CSNGG also commended the NUPRC for its sterling performance and ability to raise about N174 Billion in signature bonuses paid for marginal oil fields and developed regulatory initiatives within a short period.
The network, however, expressed concern about the plot by a few misguided members of the public who are anti-reform to bring the name of the Commission and that of the CEO to disrepute over fabricated and unsubstantiated claims.
The CSNGG said it is aware that some issues that bordered on staff welfare have either been addressed or are in the process of being addressed.
The network urged members of the public to disregard further lies that will be dished out by these detractors that are anti reforms.
The CSNGG also appealed to the management team of the Commission to remain focused, consistent, transparent, and accountable in ensuring compliance with petroleum laws, regulations, and guidelines in the upstream oil and gas sector.
Finally, the network charged staff, unions within and outside the Commission, CSOs, and media to cooperate with the Commission in the discharge of their responsibilities which involved monitoring operations at drilling sites, producing wells, production platforms and flow stations, crude oil export terminals, and all pipelines among others.
This is the only way NUPRC and Nigeria at large can achieve her oil and gas goals.