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By Adewale Sanyaolu
The President of the Nigerian Gas Association (NGA), Mr. Akachukwu Nwokedi, has called for bold, coordinated action to unlock Nigeria’s immense gas potential and drive the nation’s industrial renaissance.
Speaking at the 3rd Edition of the Gas Investment Forum (GIF 2025), held recently in Lagos.
Nwokedi reaffirmed NGA’s unwavering commitment to positioning natural gas as the cornerstone of Nigeria’s economic transformation and sustainable growth.
The event, themed “Charting New Opportunities: For Investment, Growth and Industrialization,” brought together key industry leaders, investors, and policymakers.
“Natural gas is no longer just a fuel—it is an economic multiplier,” Nwokedi declared. “It powers energy access, enhances food security, enables clean cooking, strengthens industrial competitiveness, and deepens regional integration.
Above all, it serves as our collective bridge to a low-carbon, high-impact economic future.”
He applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration for making gas development a central pillar of Nigeria’s energy and industrial policy. He also welcomed the participation of the President of the International Gas Union, describing it as a testament to the growing global recognition of Nigeria’s role in the global energy transition.
Emphasising the need to move from rhetoric to results, Nwokedi urged all stakeholders to focus on translating Nigeria’s estimated 200+ trillion cubic feet of proven gas reserves into tangible socio-economic value.
“This forum offers more than dialogue—it is a launchpad for ideas, partnerships, and investments that turn potential into performance,” he noted. “By fully harnessing our gas resources, we can ignite innovation, create sustainable jobs, enhance industrial productivity, and drive inclusive national growth.”
Nwokedi further called on participants to seize the momentum to design actionable strategies and policy frameworks that will position the gas sector as a driver of Nigeria’s industrialization, diversification, and global competitiveness.
He commended the forum’s organisers, partners, and sponsors for sustaining this vital industry platform.
He reiterated NGA’s role as a bridge between government, industry, and investors, working to accelerate the pace of policy reforms, infrastructure development, and market-driven investments that can unleash Nigeria’s gas economy.
Founded in 1999, the Nigerian Gas Association is the umbrella professional body for stakeholders across Nigeria’s gas value chain. As a chartered member of the International Gas Union (IGU), the NGA advocates for policies, partnerships, and investments that promote the sustainable development and utilization of natural gas to drive industrialization, economic growth, and improve quality of life across Nigeria and Africa.
