Senator Sumaila Warns Petroleum Regulators Against Administrative Sabotage

Senator Abdulrahman Sumaila, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Petroleum Downstream, warned petroleum sector regulatory agencies against administrative sabotage, inefficiency, and a lack of transparency on Thursday. During the screening of seven executive director nominees for the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, Sumaila stated that the Senate will not tolerate actions that frustrate the industry reforms of President Bola Tinubu or undermine public confidence.

While Sumaila acknowledged that the reforms are intended to reposition the industry and ensure energy sustainability, he noted that rising petroleum costs have increased financial burdens on Nigerian households and businesses. He urged the nominees to implement progressive, people-centered regulations to mitigate economic hardship and attract sustainable investment to the midstream and downstream value chains.