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Organization : Department of Petroleum Resources
Facility : Apply Online for Oil & Gas Industry Service Permit OGISP
Country : Nigeria
Website : ogisp [dot] dpr [dot] gov [dot] ng
Terms & Conditions : https://www.statusin.org/uploads/29420-OGISP.pdf

Apply for OGISP :

General Information :
1. Effective January 1, 2012 all permits issued pursuant to these guidelines shall expire on the anniversary of the date of issue.

Related :  Department of Petroleum Resources Verify OGISP Permit Nigeria : www.statusin.org/29424.html

2. DPR does not encourage the use of touts, and will not indemnify any company or person against any loss arising therefrom.
3. Forged and/or fake documents renders an application void and statutory fees paid will be forfeited (company to be blacklisted).

4. Applications are received throughout the year : for enquiries, please visit ogisp website (ogisp.dpr.gov.ng) or call +234(01)2790000, 9037150 ext. 50292 – 7, or live chat on the portal.

5. All applications in the major and specialized categories may be subject to further evaluation. Such applications may take longer to process.

6. Successful accreditation/approval issued for intended waste management services, restoration services, laboratory services and safety training providers shall precede the issuance of a permit (this may include presentation, inspections, relevant environmental studies and pilot trial)

7. Tax clearance certificates uploaded in applications during the preceding permit year remain valid and acceptable for permits renewal purposes until 30th April of the new permit year (this is in line with the federal tax laws).

8. Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) payment registration uploaded in applications during the preceding permit year remain valid and acceptable for permits renewal purposes until 28th February of the new permit year.

9. Companies registered as enterprises can apply for and be issued major category permit only in certain areas of Consultancy e.g. Legal, Architecture, Quantity. Surveying, Estate/ property mgt. etc. they will not be accepted for special category permits (refer to exemptions to the general rule : enterprises are allowed to offer technical consultancy as in section 56 of the companies’ act)

10. Personal income tax clearance of directors for companies registered as enterprises are acceptable; only federal Inland Revenue Services (FIRS) Tax certificates (WHT) are acceptable for limited liability companies.

11. Applications of service companies/providers that had failed to renew their permits for more than three (3) consecutive years will be treated as new.

12. applicants providing critical services in the specialized category will be required to provide the following additional documents :
** Relevant certifications;
** Registration and/or availability of appropriate equipment.

** Services are to conform to internationally recognized systems e.g. diving; underwater inspections and related services; these shall include evidence of availability of divers to the company; valid professional diving qualification(s); valid medical certification by a hyperbaric doctor & relevant equipment.

** Companies seeking to offer rope access services must have IRATA certification confirming quality, training & safe work practices at heights.

13. All hyperbaric service providers must be registered with DPR.
14. All offshore operations/operators must indicate availability/ possession of offshore safety permit (OSP) obtainable from DPR for staff.

15. This guideline is subject to review without notice at the discretion of the Director of Petroleum Resources.
16. Payments are valid for a period of twelve (12) calendar months effective from the date payed on the Remita platform

Application Requirements :
(1) Online Application – It must be duly completed. Applicants must ensure to provide correct and functional addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail at the time of submission.

Any subsequent change must be promptly communicated to :
The Director,
Department of Petroleum Resources,
7, Kofo Abayomi Street,
Victoria Island,
Lagos.

(2) Documents – All required documents should be clearly scanned and uploaded to the portal in PDF or JPEG format (documents shall not exceed 4MB) Uploading of zipped documents not allowed.

Mode Of Payment :
Payments can be made directly through any Nigerian bank or any convenient electronic payment option – further payment instructions are available at the point of payment on the OGISP portal.

Please Note That Payment Does Not Guarantee The Issuance Of A Permit. Permits Are Issued Only After Applicants Have Fulfiled All Other Necessary Conditions.

How To Apply :
Applicants for either renewal or new permit should apply by going through the following processes :
Step 1 : Log on to Official website
Step 2 : Create your company account
Step 3 : Complete the online application form
Step 4 : Attach all applicable documents
Step 5 : Submit your application