Minister Ekperikpe Ekpo urged clear policies to attract investment in Nigeria’s gas-to-power sector at the 2025 NIES in Abuja. He emphasized regulatory reforms to boost energy security, bridge the energy gap, and drive economic growth.Minister Ekperikpe Ekpo highlighted Africa’s energy gap despite its importance to industrialization and economic growth. He called for strategic policies to drive investment and expand clean, affordable energy access.
Ekpo emphasized natural gas as key to bridging Africa’s energy deficit, positioning it as a transition fuel that balances energy security with lower emissions. He stressed the need to maximize Africa’s vast gas reserves to power industries, electrify communities, and spur socio-economic development.Minister Ekperikpe Ekpo emphasized strong policies, regional collaboration, gas monetization, and PPPs to boost Africa’s energy sector.
He urged transnational gas pipelines, power interconnectivity, and private sector investment to expand access and drive economic growth.Ekpo stated that such collaborations would improve efficiency, speed up infrastructure development, and create sustainable energy solutions.
The 8th NIES, themed “Bridging Continents: Connecting Investors Worldwide with Africa’s Energy Potential,” runs from February 24–27, 2025. It offers a platform for industry leaders, investors, and policymakers to exchange expertise, technology, and best practices globally.
