Mkpoikana Udoma
Port Harcourt — Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ekperikpe Ekpo, has called on global investors to partner with the country in unlocking its vast natural gas reserves, stressing that gas remains central to Nigeria’s industrialization drive and the world’s sustainable energy future.
Speaking recently at GasTech 2025 in Milan, Italy, Ekpo said Nigeria’s abundant gas resources present opportunities for power generation, rural development, job creation, and manufacturing growth.
“The industrialization of Nigeria cannot be achieved without unlocking the full potential of its gas sector,” the minister declared.
“Gas is not only cleaner, but it is also a catalyst for job creation, rural development, power generation, and manufacturing growth.”
He noted that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has introduced policies and reforms designed to attract both local and international investments into the sector.
“Under the visionary leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, our administration is creating the right policies and reforms to attract both domestic and international investments. Nigeria is open for business,” Ekpo said.
The minister emphasized Nigeria’s readiness to take a leadership role in shaping the global energy transition.
“Gas is the bridge to our future, and Nigeria is ready to lead in shaping a sustainable energy landscape,” he added.
GasTech 2025, one of the world’s largest gatherings of natural gas, LNG, hydrogen, and low-carbon energy players, brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and investors to explore opportunities in advancing global energy security and the energy transition.
