The NUPRC and the Federal Ministry of Defence have agreed to deepen collaboration on the protection of Nigeria’s oil and gas infrastructure through non-kinetic interventions aimed at enhancing production stability and community engagement.
The commitment was made during a recent courtesy visit by a delegation from the Ministry of Defence to the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja.
Speaking during the meeting, the Commission Chief Executive of NUPRC, Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, highlighted the long-standing partnership between the Commission and security agencies in tackling crude oil theft and safeguarding critical energy assets.
Eyesan also underscored the importance of deploying advanced technologies, including drone surveillance, to monitor the extensive footprint of oil and gas operations across the country.
She disclosed that the Commission would work with industry operators to refine and promote the new security framework, with NUPRC taking a leading role in galvanising stakeholders and establishing a governance structure to ensure long-term sustainability.