Rep, NMDPRA Boss Meet On Oversight In Oil, Gas Sector

Hon. Prince Henry Odianosen Okojie, chairman of the House Committee on Petroleum Resources (Midstream), has reiterated the National Assembly’s commitment to strengthening oversight and fostering collaboration in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector.

Okojie spoke yesterday when he received the chief executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Malam Rabiu Abdullahi Umar. He was accompanied by the executive director, Finance & Accounts, Mr Abiodun Adeniji.

The meeting was described as highly productive, with discussions focusing on critical issues affecting the midstream petroleum sector. Central to the engagement was the need to enhance regulatory efficiency, promote investment opportunities, and create a sustainable environment for growth.

Okojie emphasised that the midstream sector remains a vital link in Nigeria’s energy value chain, and its efficiency is crucial to national development.

He assured that the House Committee will continue to work closely with regulatory authorities to ensure that Nigeria’s petroleum framework remains transparent, robust, and investor-friendly.

“As lawmakers, our responsibility is to ensure that Nigeria’s regulatory framework continues to support the growth and development of the oil and gas sector. Through effective oversight, collaboration, and shared commitment, we can build a stronger, more efficient, and prosperous petroleum sector for the benefit of all Nigerians,”

Hon. Okojie stated. The Chairman commended Mal. Rabiu Abdullahi Umar and Mr Abiodun A. Adeniji for their valuable insights and dedication to advancing Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. He noted that the NMDPRA’s role in regulating the midstream and downstream segments is critical to achieving efficiency, transparency, and accountability across the sector.

The meeting underscored the shared vision of both the legislature and the regulatory authority: to build a petroleum sector that is not only profitable but also sustainable. Discussions highlighted the importance of attracting private investment, improving infrastructure, and ensuring Nigeria’s competitiveness in the global energy market.

Hon. Okojie reaffirmed that the House Committee will continue to provide strong legislative backing to reforms aimed at modernising the sector, encouraging innovation, and driving long-term sustainability. The engagement reflects a broader effort to foster synergy between government institutions and regulatory agencies.

By working together, both parties aim to ensure that Nigeria’s oil and gas industry contributes meaningfully to economic growth, job creation, and national prosperity. The meeting concluded with a renewed commitment to deepen collaboration, strengthen oversight, and pursue reforms that will position Nigeria’s petroleum sector as a driver of sustainable development.

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