The Commission Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Engr. Gbenga Komolafe, has dedicated the professional doctorate in leadership (Energy Law) from the International Business School of Scandinavia to Nigeria.
In his acceptance speech, Komolafe dedicated the award to the Nigerian people, describing it as a reflection of their resilience and the government’s commitment to reform.
NUPRC Head, Media and Strategic Communication, Mr. Eniola Akinkuotu made the disclosure in a press statement at the weekend.
He quoted Komolafe as saying, “This award belongs to Nigeria. It recognises the courage and faith that drive our reforms in the upstream oil and gas sector. We are building a transparent, accountable, and investment-friendly system that reflects our national values and global aspirations.”
Komolafe was also honoured with the Global Sustainable Leadership Award at the Global Sustainable Education and Leadership (G-SEL) Conference 2025, held at the House of Lords, Palace of Westminster, United Kingdom.
The two-day event, which drew senior policymakers, business leaders, and diplomats from across the world, recognised Engineer Komolafe’s exceptional leadership in steering reforms under the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) and positioning Nigeria as a credible, transparent, and competitive energy investment destination.
Since assuming office, he has been instrumental in deepening Nigeria’s upstream regulatory transformation.
Under his watch, the country’s active rig count surged from just eight in 2021 to over 40 while the total number of rigs stands at 69 as of October 2025.
