The African Petroleum Regulators Forum (AFRIPERF), has announced that Nigeria will host its headquarters.
This as the forum elected Gbenga Komolafe, the Commission Chief Executive, of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), as its chairman.
Komolafe, who previously served as interim chair, was confirmed during the the AFRIPERF inaugural executive Committee meeting held virtually on Tuesday and attended by representatives from 16 African countries.
“We are laying the foundation for a more harmonized and collaborative regulatory environment across Africa,” Komolafe said.
AFRIPERF was established to strengthen petroleum governance across Africa by harmonising regulations, promoting investment and fostering collaboration among national regulators.
Eight countries have ratified the forum’s treaty, granting them full membership and voting rights.
Nigeria, has long sought to position itself as a hub for regional energy cooperation.