NUPRC Tops ICPC 2025 Integrity Assessment, Sets Benchmark For Public Sector Ethics.

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has ranked the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) as the highest-performing agency in its 2025 integrity assessment.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

NUPRC achieved a top score of 91.83, surpassing other notable agencies, including the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) and the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON). The ICPC’s Ethics and Integrity Compliance Scorecard (EICS) also flagged 13 ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) as high-risk for corruption based on their organisational policies, internal controls, and statutory compliance.

Commenting on the ranking, the Energy Accountability and Governance Network (EAGN) highlighted that NUPRC’s top position among 357 assessed MDAs reflected the robust governance framework established under its Chief Executive, Gbenga Komolafe. The group attributed the achievement to sustained reforms that enhanced institutional discipline, transparency, and alignment with international best practices in upstream petroleum regulation.

ICPC Executive Director Dr. Abdulrahman Sadiq noted that NUPRC’s performance demonstrated leadership that prioritised accountability, due process, and compliance with the law. The commission’s assessment emphasized strengthened compliance structures, improved internal audit systems, and a clear separation between regulatory duties and discretionary influence.

EAGN added that the ranking would boost Nigeria’s attractiveness to international investors, particularly in the upstream oil and gas sector, where ethical governance and regulatory certainty are critical for long-term investment. The group urged NUPRC’s management to maintain these high standards, warning that any decline could undermine investor confidence and regulatory efficiency.

The ICPC explained that the EICS, together with the Anti-Corruption and Transparency Units’ Effectiveness Index, was designed to promote ethical conduct across MDAs, strengthen oversight, and serve as a benchmark for public sector accountability.