Engr. Babalola’s Appointment to NUPRC Board Reflects His Experience, Proven Competence - Kogi Special Advisers Forum Chairman, Bode Adeyemi »

The Chairman, Forum of Special Advisers to the Executive Governor of Kogi State and Special Adviser on Energy Matters, Hon. Omoluabi Bode Adeyemi, has extended warm congratulations to Engr Sunday Adebayo Babalola, former Deputy Director of the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), on his well-deserved appointment as the Board Member of the Nigeria Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC).

In a statement issued through his media office, Hon. Omoluabi described Mr Babalola as a seasoned technocrat, a pillar of professionalism, and a visionary leader whose expertise in the petroleum sector has consistently driven transformative outcomes.

He emphasised that the appointment reflects Mr Babalola’s decades of dedication to regulatory excellence and his pivotal role in shaping Nigeria’s energy landscape.

Hon. Omoluabi praised Mr Babalola’s track record at the DPR, where his leadership fostered innovation, compliance, and sustainable growth in the oil and gas industry. “Mr Babalola’s appointment to the NUPRC Board is not only a personal achievement but also a testament to Kogi State’s contribution to national development. His wealth of experience will undoubtedly strengthen the Commission’s mandate to ensure transparency, efficiency, and investor confidence in Nigeria’s upstream sector,” he stated.

The Hon. Omoluabi further highlighted Mr Babalola’s humility and collaborative ethos, noting his ability to bridge stakeholder interests while upholding regulatory integrity. “In line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ‘Renewed Hope Agenda,’ Mr Babalola’s new role aligns with our collective vision for a robust and globally competitive energy sector.” He expressed.

Hon. Omoluabi concluded with prayers for Mr Babalola’s success: “On behalf of the Forum of Special Advisers, I pray for divine wisdom and strength as he takes on this national assignment. May his tenure at the NUPRC bring enduring value to Nigeria’s petroleum industry.” Omoluabi prayed.