June 2, 2026
By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor
Nigeria’s oil and gas regulatory operations have come under threat nationwide as workers of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), under the aegis of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), embarked on an indefinite nationwide strike.
The strike resulted in the shutdown of commission offices across the country over disputes bordering on welfare, training and other industrial issues.
The industrial action, which commenced on Monday, led to a total shutdown of regulatory activities at the NUPRC headquarters in Abuja and field offices nationwide, effectively grounding the administrative and operational functions of the upstream petroleum regulator.
