Ekpo Targets Investors, Highlights Nigeria’s Gas Reforms at Global Energy Show

Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, has intensified efforts to attract global investment into Nigeria’s gas sector.

Addressing investors, industry leaders and policymakers at the 2026 Global Energy Show in Calgary, Canada, Ekpo said Nigeria is implementing far-reaching reforms, aimed at creating an investment-friendly energy sector capable of delivering strong returns, while advancing energy security and sustainable development.

The minister noted that Nigeria is leveraging its vast gas resources to drive economic growth, expand energy access and support a lower-carbon energy future.

Harping on the government’s investment drive, the minister disclosed that recent Presidential Executive Orders have introduced tax incentives, fiscal reliefs, faster approvals and improved commercial frameworks designed to enhance project profitability and reduce investment risks across the gas value chain.

“Under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Nigeria is executing bold reforms anchored on the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021, Presidential Executive Orders and wide-ranging regulatory improvements aimed at building a transparent and investment-friendly energy sector.”

“Nigeria is undertaking one of the most ambitious energy investment reform programmes in its history. Together, these reforms are making Nigeria a more attractive destination for gas investment”, the Minister noted.

He cited ongoing infrastructure projects such as the AKK and OB3 gas pipelines as evidence of Nigeria’s commitment to creating the infrastructure required to unlock value from its gas resources.

He stressed that the country is also advancing major regional projects, including the West African, Trans-Saharan, the Africa-Atlantic and the Nigeria-Equatorial Guinea Gas Pipelines, all of which position Nigeria as a continental gas hub.

The minister further highlighted LNG development, energy financing, carbon management, clean energy technologies, digital energy systems and workforce development, as some areas for collaboration between Nigeria and Canada.

He assured investors that Nigeria remains committed to creating a stable and attractive business environment capable of supporting long-term investments, while delivering economic growth, industrial development and sustainable energy access for its citizens.