The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, has inaugurated the first-ever Liquefied to Compressed Natural Gas (LCNG) hub in the North-East of Nigeria. The minister said the development is a testament to the potential of public-private collaboration in advancing the federal government’s ‘Decade of Gas’ agenda.
The minister mentioned that the country was setting a new benchmark for energy accessibility and sustainability through the project by Greenville LNG. “The strategic location of this facility in the North-East also carries deep significance. For far too long, this region has faced infrastructural challenges that have limited its full economic potential. “This facility in Yola marks a significant turning point. It is a beacon of hope and opportunity, not only for Adamawa State but for the entire region. It demonstrates that the benefits of Nigeria’s vast natural gas resources can and must reach every corner of our country,” he added in a statement made available to newsmen on Tuesday.
The statement by his spokesman, Louis Ibah, quoted Ekpo as saying that President Bola Tinubu had made it a national priority to harness Nigeria’s gas resources for economic transformation, industrialisation, and social development. He said the LCNG model was a perfect example of such innovation.
According to him, it creates an integrated solution for powering vehicles and industrial equipment with both LNG and CNG, offering cleaner, cheaper alternatives to diesel and petrol. Ekpo said, “This transformative project highlights the federal government’s unrelenting efforts to drive economic growth through gas adoption, building on the immense promise of natural gas as a cornerstone for national energy security.
“By leveraging advanced technology and innovative models like this LCNG facility, we are setting a new benchmark for energy accessibility and sustainability. This LCNG facility is not only delivering energy but also delivering hope, creating jobs, enabling businesses, and fostering peace through inclusive development.” He also called on other investors and gas developers to invest in the LCNG project, noting that there is still so much ground to cover and so many communities that remain underserved.
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