FG Inaugurates Governing Council of Gas Infrastructure Fund

Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, has charged members of the governing council of the Midstream Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund, (MDGIF) to work together to unlock the vast potential of Nigeria’s gas sector.

The minister who is also the chairman of the council gave the charge in his address during the inauguration meeting of the members of the body in Abuja.

“I call upon all stakeholders, both domestic and international, to join hands with us in this noble endeavour in line with the recently signed executive orders on petroleum sector reform to boost investment in the oil and gas sector.

“Let us work together to unlock the vast potential of Nigeria’s gas sector and propel our nation to new heights of economic prosperity,” he said.

Ekpo said  the establishment of the MDGIF came at a critical juncture in Nigeria’s energy landscape to support the midstream and downstream gas  infrastructure  which aligns with the national aspirations.

The chairman of the council stated that the MDGIF represents not just a financial instrument, but a symbol of government’s  dedication to fostering an environment conducive to private sector participation and international collaboration.

According to him, the MDGIF is not merely a fund but a vehicle for progress, a conduit for prosperity, and a catalyst for sustainable development.