Ministry of Petroleum Resources

… transforming the oil and gas industry for the increased benefit of Nigeria and its people.

Ministry of Petroleum Resources

The Mandate of the Ministry is to formulate policies, supervise their implementation and regulate the Nigerian Oil and Gas (Energy) Industry.

News & Updates

Nigeria to Host World Energy Forum (WEF) Conference in 2021

Sep 24, 2020

There are indications that Nigeria may be hosting next year's (2021) edition of the World Energy...

Timipre Sylva Restates FG’s Commitment to the Attainment of the Nine (9) Delivery Priorities in the Oil and Gas Sector.

Aug 19, 2020

The Honorable Minister of State, Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva has reiterated the...

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About MPR

Mandate

The Mandate of the Ministry is to formulate policies, supervise their implementation and regulate the Nigerian Oil and Gas (Energy) Industry.

The Ministry of Petroleum Resources is responsible for the articulation, implementation and regulation of policies in the Oil and Gas Sector. It also exercises supervisory role over the operators and stakeholders, to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations in the Oil and Gas Sector.

MISSION

Ensure an enabling environment to improve the Oil and Gas value chain, driven by modern technology, industry, best practices, stakeholders’ engagement and innovations in alternative energy.

VISION

We shall deliver a thriving Oil and Gas (Energy) Industry for Nigeria.