NUPRC to relocate units to Lagos

As the dust raised over the relocation of some key departments of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and relocation of the headquarters of the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) from Abuja has yet to settle, another Government agency, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has unveiled plans to relocate some of its units to Lagos.

The Commission, in a memo signed by Kelechi Onyekachi Ofoegbu, said its decision is driven by the need to enhance service delivery, reduce operational costs, and make adequate utilisation of “our assets in Lagos”.

Titled: ‘Movement to Lagos”, the memo with reference no: CSA/HGA/MRP/ML/001 and dated February 14, reads: “In line with our objectives of improving organisational efficiency, driving industry growth, and managing office accommodation in Abuja, we are exploring the possibility of relocating certain units to Lagos.

“This initiative is driven by the need to enhance our service delivery, reduce operational costs, and make adequate utilisation 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 2024.”