The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Awwal Zubairu Gambo, received a courtesy visit from the CEO of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (UPRC), Engineer Gbenga Komolafe, on Tuesday at Naval Headquarters in Abuja in an effort to improve coordination and foster synergy between the UPRC and the Nigerian Navy.
During the trip, the CEO Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission expressed his gratitude for the chance to meet Vice Admiral Awwal Zubairu Gambo and his admiration for the Nigerian Navy’s admirable efforts to ensure maritime security and protect the nation’s oil and gas installations in the maritime domain.
The CEO of UPRC emphasized the crucial contribution the Nigerian Navy played in protecting Nigeria’s upstream oil operations, notably the safety of offshore oil rigs, platforms, and pipelines. He stressed the significance of preserving a safe and favorable environment for oil and gas operations, which are crucial to the health of the country’s economy.
The importance of the partnership between the UPRC and the Nigerian Navy was acknowledged by Vice Admiral Awwal Zubairu Gambo when he greeted Engineer Gbenga Komolafe and his entourage. He reaffirmed the Navy’s commitment to supplying an environment at sea that is safe and secure for all parties involved in the oil and gas industry.
The UPRC was praised by the Chief of Naval Staff for its regulatory monitoring and efforts to guarantee adherence to industry standards and best practices in the upstream petroleum sector. In order to tackle maritime threats like piracy, illicit bunkering, and other criminal activities that pose risks to the oil and gas industry, he underlined the importance of ongoing cooperation and information exchange between the Nigerian Navy and the UPRC.