*Ekperikpe Ekpo, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), inaugurates the Liquefied to Compressed Natural Gas hub, developed by Greenville LNG, in Yola, Adamawa State capital, stating the facility is a testament to the potential of Public-Private Partnership in advancing Nigeria’s 鈥楧ecade of Gas鈥� agenda for cheaper, cleaner energy for consumers

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The Federal Government has commissioned the first-ever Liquefied to Compressed Natural Gas (LCNG) hub in the North-East for energy accessibility and sustainability in Nigeria.

绿帽献妻 reports Ekperikpe Ekpo, Honourable Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), who commissioned the clean energy facility, said the development is a testament to the potential of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement in advancing the Federal Government鈥檚 鈥楧ecade of Gas鈥� agenda for Nigerian consumers.

Ekperikpe Ekpo, Honourable Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), commissioning the LCNG project聽

He emphasised that the West African country is already setting a new benchmark for energy accessibility and sustainability through the project by Greenville LNG.

The Minister, in a statement by his Spokesman Louis Ibah

Tuesday, June 3, 2025, noted: 鈥淭he 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.”

He further said: 鈥淭his 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鈥檚 vast natural gas resources can and must reach every corner of our country.鈥�

The statement as well quoted Ekpo as saying that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had made it a national priority to harness Nigeria鈥檚 gas resources for economic transformation, industrialisation, and social development.

According to Ekpo, the LCNG model is a perfect example of such innovation in the oil and gas sector of the Nigerian economy.

Nigeria setting new benchmark for energy accessibility, sustainability: Minister

The energy plant creates an integrated solution for powering vehicles and industrial equipment with both LNG and CNG, offering cleaner, cheaper alternatives to diesel and petrol.

Ekpo stated: 鈥淭his transformative project highlights the Federal Government鈥檚 unrelenting efforts to drive economic growth through gas adoption, building on the immense promise of natural gas as a cornerstone for national energy security.

鈥淏y leveraging advanced technology and innovative models like this LCNG facility, we are setting a new benchmark for energy accessibility and sustainability.”

He described the LCNG facility as not only delivering energy but also delivering hope, creating jobs, enabling businesses, and fostering peace through inclusive development in the economy.

The Minister urged other investors and gas developers to invest in the LCNG project.

There is still so much ground to cover, and so many communities that remain underserved in Nigeria, noted he.

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), in the statement, thanked the government and people of Adamawa State for their support for the project through the provision of land and a conducive environment for construction by contractors.

Ekpo averred that the CNG is “cheaper and cleaner than petrol”, and that President Tinubu means well for Adamawa, and Nigerian consumers at large.

Fintiri: Project aligns with Adamawa’s vision for cleaner, affordable energy

Speaking at the event, Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State, represented by Kaletapwa Farauta, his deputy, also commended the Federal Government for facilitating the investment.

Governor Fintiri said the energy project aligned with the vision of the state government for cleaner and affordable energy sources for consumers.

According to him, Adamawa State has witnessed the impact of climate change, and that it is real and is behind every policy and project geared at saving the environment and ensuring that citizens live and breathe healthy air.

He stated: 鈥淲e will need more of the Federal government鈥檚 intervention, and we will do our best to ensure that the project succeeds.”

In his remarks on the occasion, Eddy Broeke, Chairman of Greenville, said the company was committing over $1 billion as investments in the country.

Broeke revealed the company is poised to replicate similar projects in other states, and the government for support to actualise this lofty vision.

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