By Oke Peter
Normal operations have resumed at the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) following the suspension of a one-day industrial action by workers under the auspices of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) and the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG).
The strike, which commenced on June 1, 2026, was called off later the same day after successful negotiations between the commission's management and the leadership of the two in-house unions.
In a statement issued by the Head of Media and Corporate Communications, Eniola Akinkuotu, the NUPRC confirmed that work has fully resumed across its offices, bringing an end to the 12-hour disruption.
The commission noted that the industrial action affected only administrative operations, stressing that regulatory activities at oil and gas facilities across the country continued uninterrupted throughout the period.
NUPRC also dismissed reports suggesting that the strike led to disruptions in Nigeria's crude oil production, describing such claims as false and misleading.
The regulator further clarified that media reports linking the dispute to issues surrounding foreign training programmes were inaccurate, urging the public to disregard such publications.
According to the statement, the resolution followed constructive engagement between management and labour representatives aimed at addressing concerns raised by workers.
The commission reaffirmed its commitment to improving the welfare and operating environment of its workforce while prioritising staff development in line with the objectives of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA).
The development is expected to restore normal administrative activities at the upstream regulator as stakeholders continue to monitor the implementation of agreements reached between management and the unions.
