NUPRC Workers Suspend Strike, Resume Full Operations

Workers of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) suspended their strike on June 1, 2026, following successful negotiations with management. The strike, which lasted 12 hours, was initiated due to concerns regarding staff welfare, including demands for improved training opportunities and a review of the current cost collection structure.

Workers argued that the commission's operational style weakened the efficiency of upstream regulatory operations and expressed dissatisfaction with career development opportunities. Despite the strike, NUPRC maintained that oil and gas production activities were unaffected, and operations continued as normal.

Eniola Akinkuotu, the head of media and corporate communications at NUPRC, confirmed that the strike was called off after discussions with the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria and the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers. The commission also pledged to address worker concerns and improve the operational environment for its workforce.