Komolafe Honoured At UK House For Advancing PIA Implementation

Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Engr. Gbenga Komolafe, has received the Global Sustainable Leadership Award at the 2025 Global Sustainable Education and Leadership (G-SEL) Conference held at the House of Lords, Palace of Westminster, London.

The high-level gathering brought together global policymakers, diplomats, and industry leaders to explore pathways for innovation, sustainability, and equitable energy access.

Komolafe was recognised for his transformative leadership in implementing the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), advancing transparency, and repositioning Nigeria’s oil and gas sector as a globally competitive investment destination.

Accepting the award, Komolafe dedicated the honour to the Nigerian people, describing it as a testament to their resilience and the administration’s commitment to reform.

“This award belongs to Nigeria. It recognises the courage and faith that drive our reforms in the upstream oil and gas sector. We are building a transparent, accountable, and investment-friendly system that reflects our national values and global aspirations,” he said.

Komolafe explained that NUPRC’s reform strategy is anchored on three pillars — transparency, competitiveness, and sustainability — aimed at optimising Nigeria’s hydrocarbon resources while advancing a just and inclusive energy transition.

“We are not only regulating production. We are shaping the future of energy in Africa by ensuring that Nigeria remains a reliable supplier, a fair regulator, and a responsible global partner,” he added.

The honour also went to Hon. Dr. Toreria Moyo, Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, Zimbabwe; Mr. Alex Wachira, CBS, Principal Secretary, Ministry of Energy and Petroleum, Kenya; and H.E. Dr. Morie K. Manyeh, Sierra Leone’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom