A statement by the NNPCL on Tuesday said the deal signalled the South-South geopolitical zone’s commitment to driving gas industrialisation for shared prosperity.

The GACN recently held its AGM Dinner & Cultural Night on the sidelines of the South-South Gas Utilisation Forum in Uyo, where Ekpo delivered the opening address, emphasising gas as a driver of sustainable growth.

The Commissioner, Ministry of Economic Development, Akwa Ibom State, Emem Bob, represented the State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno. He reinforced regional commitment to gas-driven development.

The Executive Vice President, Upstream, NNPC Ltd., Udy Ntia, who also serves as the GACN Board Chairman, highlighted NNPC Ltd.’s leadership in fostering partnerships to advance gas utilisation for Nigeria’s economic diversification and energy security.

Also in attendance were the NNPC Ltd.’s Executive Vice President, Gas, Power, and New Energy, Olalekan Ogunleye, and the Managing Director of GACN, Chijioke Uzoho.