Motion requires probe into oil block awards to freshly bundled companies, states it will inhabit Abuja streets if anti-graft companies stop working to act
ABUJA, NIGERIA– The Nigeria Progressive Movement has actually contacted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to examine the Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, over concerns surrounding the award of oil obstructs to freshly integrated business in the 2025 licensing round.
The group has actually provided the anti-corruption firms 14 days to begin an examination into the accusations and issues raised over the licensing procedure, cautioning that it will mobilise members and fans to stage a demonstration and inhabit designated public areas in Abuja if the firms stop working to act.
The need follows an examination released by TrackNews Online, which raised concerns about the business identities, incorporation dates and ownership structures of business revealed as effective bidders in the licensing round.
In a declaration released in Abuja and signed by its President, Mr. James Collins, and Secretary, Mr. Benjamin Jacob, the motion stated the reported inconsistencies necessitated immediate examination by the nation’s anti-corruption organizations.
The group preserved that Nigeria’s petroleum resources are nationwide properties which every licensing procedure should be carried out transparently, with stringent adherence to developed laws and certification requirements.
14-Day Ultimatum to EFCC, ICPC
The Nigeria Progressive Movement prompted the EFCC and ICPC to analyze the situations surrounding the awards, validate the eligibility of the effective bidders and figure out whether any proof exists of favouritism, incorrect impact or monetary incentives.
The group stated it anticipates the firms to take concrete investigative actions within 14 days of its official need.
It cautioned that failure by the firms to act within the stated duration would leave it without any other choice, according to its position, than to mobilise members and advocates for a serene street demonstration in Abuja to require responsibility and Eyesan’s elimination.
The motion stated the proposed presentation would look for to draw nationwide attention to its issues about openness in the petroleum sector and the obligations of regulative authorities.
Concerns Over Newly Incorporated Companies
The TrackNews Online examination determined 8 business that were integrated in between roughly 4 and twenty-six months before the statement of the licensing awards on July 21, 2026.
The business consist of BVOF Energy Company Limited, Gupsco Energy Limited, Volonte Oil and Gas Limited, Saratoga Oil and Gas Limited, CFP Pipelines and Flowlines Company Limited, Southborne Oil and Gas Limited, Up Energies Limited and Nuway Oaklane Energy Limited.
The motion questioned how these business showed the technical know-how, monetary capability and functional readiness needed to get involved effectively in an upstream petroleum licensing workout.
It contacted the EFCC and ICPC to develop whether the business pleased the relevant requirements and whether the choice procedure was performed relatively.
The group acknowledged that current incorporation alone does not develop misbehavior or disqualify a business from taking part in an oil licensing round. It nonetheless argued that the scenarios surrounding the awards are worthy of independent evaluation.
5 Companies With Unresolved Corporate Record Discrepancies
The examination likewise reported that 5 business noted amongst the effective bidders might not be individually validated under their precise released names through the business search platforms taken a look at.
They are Attabanson Global Company Limited, Concept-Reel Petroleum Services Limited, Blackrock Holdings Limited, Nikstallis and Eyre Energy Limited.
According to the examination, the 5 business were jointly noted as winners of 8 oil blocks.
The publication determined likewise called business entities sometimes however did not develop that they were the very same entities as those noted by NUPRC.
The Nigeria Progressive Movement contacted the anti-graft companies to take a look at the main registration files, business recognition numbers, useful ownership statements and bid-evaluation records related to the afflicted business.
It stated the commission ought to openly clarify how the legal identities of the effective bidders were confirmed before the awards were revealed.
Accusations of Favouritism Require Investigation
The motion even more advised the EFCC and ICPC to analyze whether any proof supports claims or suspicions of favouritism, inappropriate relationships or monetary incentives in connection with the licensing workout.
It required an evaluation of pertinent monetary deals where proof validates such examination and advised private investigators to develop whether any main or personal specific incorrectly affected the procedure.
The group stressed that accusations of cash altering hands should be examined on the basis of reputable proof and ought to not be dealt with as recognized realities without evidence.
It likewise required the disclosure of useful ownership details in accordance with relevant laws and guidelines.
Motion Demands Eyesan’s Removal
The Nigeria Progressive Movement stated it was requiring Eyesan’s elimination pending an independent examination into the licensing procedure.
It kept in mind that the licensing workout was carried out throughout the period of previous NUPRC president Gbenga Komolafe, while the last awards were revealed under Eyesan’s management on July 21, 2026.
The group for that reason required private investigators to take a look at the particular duties of authorities associated with the examination, approval and statement of the effective bidders.
It prompted President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the pertinent authorities to guarantee that the issues raised are attended to through a transparent procedure.
The motion stated its need was meant to secure public self-confidence in the guideline of Nigeria’s petroleum market and make sure that the allowance of nationwide resources adhere to recognized requirements.
Abuja Protest Looms
The group alerted that if the EFCC and ICPC stop working to take significant investigative actions within 14 days of its official need, it will continue with strategies to mobilise advocates for a tranquil demonstration in Abuja.
According to the motion, the proposed presentation would require an examination into the oil block awards, responsibility from the pertinent authorities and Eyesan’s elimination pending the result of the probe.
The group stated it would interact additional information of the prepared demonstration, consisting of the date, conference point and path, through its authorities channels.
It got in touch with Nigerians, civil society organisations and openness supporters to take note of the problems raised by the examination.
The motion likewise prompted the anti-corruption companies to acknowledge its petition and interact the actions taken in reaction.
Require Transparency
The Nigeria Progressive Movement kept that the reported business inconsistencies and current incorporation dates do not, by themselves, show that the awards were illegal or that Eyesan personally dedicated misbehavior.
It argued that the concerns surrounding the licensing procedure warrant independent confirmation and a clear reaction from NUPRC.
The group stated it would continue to pursue its need for responsibility through legal and serene ways.
“Nigeria’s petroleum resources come from the Nigerian individuals. The EFCC and ICPC should analyze these accusations and develop the realities. If the authorities stop working to take significant actions within 2 week of our official need, we will mobilise for a tranquil demonstration in Abuja to require openness, responsibility and Eyesan’s elimination pending an independent examination,” the motion mentioned.
The Nigeria Progressive Movement repeated that its need is for a reliable examination efficient in developing whether any laws or licensing requirements were breached and making sure that proper action is taken where misdeed is shown.
SIGNED:
Mr. James Collins
President
Nigeria Progressive Movement
Mr. Benjamin Jacob
Secretary
Nigeria Progressive Movement
Provided in Abuja, Nigeria.
ENDS
