House Committee Backs NMDPRA Leadership for Reforms

The House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream), chaired by Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere, has expressed confidence in the leadership of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), led by Chief Executive Mallam Rabiu Abdullahi Umar. The committee pledged continued legislative support for reforms aimed at improving regulation and efficiency within the petroleum sector.

In a statement, the committee emphasized the importance of sustained cooperation between the National Assembly and the NMDPRA for the effective implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). They noted that effective regulatory oversight, transparency, and accountability are essential to addressing challenges in the midstream and downstream petroleum industry.

The committee commended the NMDPRA for its engagement with the legislature and stressed that regular consultations would promote accountability and align regulatory policies with national economic priorities. They reaffirmed their readiness to collaborate with the NMDPRA and other institutions to enhance regulatory effectiveness and ensure ongoing reforms benefit Nigerians.