Normal operations have resumed at the headquarters of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) following the suspension of a one-day industrial action by workers’ unions.
The strike was called off late on June 1, 2026, after successful negotiations between the Commission’s management and its two in-house labour unions -Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) and Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG).
Work resumed fully on Tuesday, bringing an end to a disruption that lasted approximately 12 hours.
The industrial action primarily affected administrative activities at the Commission’s headquarters, while core regulatory and operational oversight functions across Nigeria’s oil and gas facilities continued uninterrupted.
The NUPRC clarified that the strike did not impact crude oil production, field operations, or the monitoring of upstream petroleum activities. The Commission urged members of the public and industry stakeholders to disregard reports suggesting that the action had disrupted oil production or posed a threat to national output.
It also dismissed reports claiming that the dispute was centred on foreign training opportunities for staff, describing them as inaccurate and misleading.
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According to the Commission, the resolution reached with the unions reflects the commitment of both management and workers to maintaining industrial harmony and ensuring the efficient delivery of regulatory services to the petroleum industry.
The NUPRC further pledged to continue improving the welfare and operating environment of its workforce, while placing greater emphasis on staff development, capacity building and career progression. The Commission said these efforts are in line with the objectives of the Petroleum Industry Act, which seeks to strengthen the effectiveness, transparency and competitiveness of Nigeria’s oil and gas sector.
