Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan
Commission Chief Executive
Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC)
Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan brings over 34 years of impact across Nigeria's public and private energy sectors. As Commission Chief Executive, she leads Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) through a holistic transformation reshaping the nation's upstream regulatory landscape. In a previous role as NNPC Ltd's Executive Vice President (Upstream), she drove an unprecedented production recovery, positioning Nigeria toward its 2030 target of 3 million barrels per day. A pivotal architect of the Petroleum Industry Act, she also closed stalled divestments, revitalizing investor confidence in the upstream sector. A recognized thought leader in energy stewardship, shaped by her tenure as NNPC's Chief Strategy and Sustainability Officer, she has influenced national policy and sustainability frameworks, and speaks internationally at ADIPEC, OTC, CERAWeek, Gastech, and COP, championing balanced ESG progress and merit-based diversity. She is a member of several professional bodies and serves as chairman or non-executive director across several corporate boards.