The African Centre for Energy Governance and Accountability (ACEGA) has commended President Bola Tinubu for what it described as “groundbreaking and well-coordinated reforms” in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector.
In a statement signed by Usman Bello Idris, its executive director, ACEGA said Tinubu’s administration has shown strong commitment to the implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) and has taken decisive steps to boost crude oil production.
The group said these actions have restored investor confidence, improved regulatory clarity, and repositioned Nigeria as a more efficient oil-producing country.
Idris said: “For years, Nigeria’s oil and gas sector groaned under inefficiency, uncertainty, and dwindling output.
“But what we are seeing today under President Tinubu’s leadership is a bold reset — one that respects the sanctity of the Petroleum Industry Act while pushing for real, measurable growth.”
According to ACEGA, one of the most visible outcomes of the reforms is the steady rise in Nigeria’s crude oil production, which recently surpassed 1.7 million barrels per day, a marked recovery from the 2022 slump when output dropped below 1.2 million barrels per day.
Idris said this recovery is the result of deliberate actions, including the reactivation of dormant oilfields, enhanced metering systems, and strengthened security along key pipeline routes.
His words: “Nigeria’s crude oil production had been on life support, but through strategic regulatory leadership and presidential backing, the situation is reversing.
“Fields are coming back online, theft is being checked, and operators are regaining the confidence to produce.”
ACEGA applauded the Tinubu administration for taking the PIA beyond the pages of law into practical implementation.
It said agencies such as the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) have been empowered to deliver on the law’s objectives.
He said: “We must commend President Tinubu for not sidelining the PIA or paying lip service to its provisions.
“Instead, he has supported a robust implementation strategy that is already yielding results in licensing, fiscal discipline, community development, and investor clarity.”
He said the PIA is now a “living, working tool of reform”, touching everything from host community development to environmental accountability and fiscal incentives for smaller operators.
“From the Host Communities Development Trust to new fiscal incentives for marginal fields, and clearer guidelines for environmental compliance, the PIA under this administration is making a real impact,” he said.
The group also hailed the leadership of Gbenga Komolafe, chief executive of the NUPRC, describing his stewardship as professional, transparent, and reform-driven.
It credited the commission with cutting production costs, implementing real-time monitoring of output, and running a transparent process for awarding oil blocks.
“The president has given NUPRC room to work, and they are proving that competent leadership can deliver results.
“NUPRC’s moves to enforce better metering, clamp down on theft, and promote decarbonisation reflect a forward-thinking agenda aligned with global standards,” ACEGA said.
While acknowledging the progress made, ACEGA urged the federal government to sustain the momentum by investing more in energy infrastructure, resolving legacy disputes, and developing a clear roadmap for Nigeria’s energy transition.
“The work is not done yet. Nigeria still faces challenges in refining capacity, gas monetisation, and energy access for its people.
“But what this administration has shown is that with political will, the sector can be revived,” Idris said.
He added that the future of oil and gas in Nigeria can be “cleaner, more transparent, and more rewarding for all stakeholders.”
ACEGA called on international oil companies, local investors, and host communities to rally behind the federal government’s reform efforts and work together to secure Nigeria’s energy future.
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