The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) is moving part of its workers to Lagos in what the commission described as a cost saving measure.
In a Memorandum sent to heads of units in the commission by ES CSA, Keleshi Onyekashi, titled movement to Lagos, the decision became necessary in line “with our objectives of improving organizational efficiency, driven industry growth and managing office accommodation in Abuja”
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“We are exploring the possibility of relocating certain offices to Lagos. This initiative is driven by the need to enhance our service delivery, reduce operational costs and make adequate utilization of our assets in Lagos.
“Consequently, we are requesting that each department identify and provide a list of units that can operate independently with minimal supervision.”

“Submissions on the above are expected on or before the close of business on Friday, 23 February , 2023.




