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Regulation 8 
 
FRAMEWORK FOR STAFF RELEASE IN THE NIGERIAN MIDSTREAM AND DOWNSTREAM 
PETROLEUM INDUSTRY  
 
1 
Preamble 
1.1 This Framework is made pursuant to the provisions of the Midstream and 
Downstream Petroleum Code of Conduct Regulations 2023 which are made 
pursuant to sections 32 and 33 of the Petroleum Industry Act No 6 2021. 
 
1.2 The purpose of this Framework is to establish the procedure for the release of 
staff by a licensee or any person registered to provide any services in relation 
thereto. 
 
2. 
Application 
This Framework shall apply to the release of senior staff of licence and permit 
holders undertaking midstream and downstream petroleum operations in Nigeria. 
 
3. 
What Constitutes Staff Release  
3.1 Staff Release means the removal of an Employee in a manner that 
permanently separates the said Employee from the Employer. Instances of staff 
release shall include the following:  
i. 
Dismissal  
ii. 
Retirement 
iii. 
Termination  
iv. 
Redundancy  
v. 
Resignation  
vi. 
Death  
vii. Abandonment of Duty Post. 
 
4.0 
Procedure for Staff Release 
4.1 Any Employer who wishes to release a Employee shall apply in writing to the 
Authority for approval stating the manner of staff release, the reasons for the 
proposed release, the compensation due to the Employee, and any proposed 
replacement for the Employee. The application shall contain a copy of any 
document relevant to the Employee’s employment including the Employer’s 
conditions of service as defined under the Framework. 
 
4.2 Where the Employer fails to submit any required information to the Authority, 
such application for staff release shall not be considered eligible for the 
Authority’s approval. 
 
4.3 An Employer shall only be required to notify the Authority where the 
Employee’s release occurs by way of: