The United Kingdom has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Nigeria’s transition to clean energy, with a renewed focus on climate partnerships and gas flaring reduction.

During a recent courtesy visit to the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) in Abuja, the UK First Secretary for Climate Diplomacy, Ms. Samantha Harrison, expressed Britain’s readiness to deepen collaboration on Nigeria’s energy transition.

“The visit highlights the UK’s ongoing dedication to supporting Nigeria’s sustainable energy goals and fostering climate-resilient development as a pathway to long-term economic growth,” the NUPRC stated in an official release on Tuesday.

At the meeting, Harrison and officials of the British High Commission held technical discussions with the NUPRC team, exploring joint initiatives to curb gas flaring—a key component of Nigeria’s decarbonisation plan.

NUPRC Chief Executive, Gbenga Komolafe, stressed the commission’s leadership role in this drive, stating, “We are committed to a dual strategy—decarbonising flare sites and converting flared gas into economic assets.”

He explained that the commission’s flagship Nigerian Gas Flare Commercialisation Programme currently includes 49 identified flare sites, aiming to harness previously wasted gas resources for productive use.

“This approach not only mitigates environmental impact but also boosts national revenue generation,” Komolafe added.

He also appreciated the support from multilateral institutions like the World Bank and Net Zero World, and expressed optimism about future cooperation with the UK.

The visit underscores growing international backing for Nigeria’s climate ambitions, as the country works to balance energy development with environmental sustainability.