Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo yesterday undertook a tour of Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM) plant in Nnewi, Anambra State, where trucks, luxury buses among other vehicles on its fleet, are now powered by Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). Ekpo was accompanied by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum Resources, Ambassador Nicholas Ella and other officials of the ministry, and was conducted round the plant by the company’s CEO, Chief Innocent Chukwuma. The Minister commended the vision of the company in manufacturing vehicles powered by gas, noting that it was in line with President Bola Tinubu’s directive…
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Senator Aniekan Bassey of the Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District, one of Nigeria’s representatives at the Sixth Legislature of the Parliament of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), is currently in Kano State for the 2024 Second Extraordinary Session of the Parliament. The Extraordinary Session, which is chaired by the Deputy President of the Senate and First Deputy Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, Senator Barau Jibrin, has been convened to consider and adopt the Rules of Procedure and Strategic Plan for the Sixth Legislature as well as the 2024 Work Programme. The session will…
Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo today hosted the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Nigeria, His Excellency, Mr. Kim Pankyu, who was accompanied by the First Secretary (Economics) in the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Nigeria, Mr. Yonggyu Kwon and Researcher, Ms. Tayiwa Bwala. The Minister told the envoy that Nigeria is a predominantly gas country with associated crude oil and requires genuine investors in developing its gas space for economic growth and prosperity of citizens. Ekpo also reiterated President Bola Tinubu’s assurances to foreign investors on the security of investments in…
…Tasks MDGIF members on inclusivity, collaboration Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo has urged Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund (MDGIF) Council member to make inclusivity and collaboration top priorities in decision-making. This is as he has called for greater investments in cutting-edge gas processing facilities in the country. The Minister stated this today at the ongoing retreat and governing council meeting for the MDGIF held at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State. He said investments in infrastructure projects essential to the effective distribution, transportation, and use of natural gas…
A sigh of relief has come to Ibeno on the hope that the abandoned ultramodern skill acquisition center, constructed and equipped by the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs, would be put to use following a move for the establishment of a Petroleum Training Institute in the area by its representative in the House of Representatives. This was sequel to debates during Thursday’s Plenary on a Bill brought before the House by the Member representing Eket/ONNA/Esit Eket/Ibeno Federal Constituency, Hon. Okpolupm Etteh, on the need to promulgate legislation for the establishment of a Petroleum Training Institute in Ibeno Local Government…
…Says AHL GPP -2, AGPC Projects will boost nation’s industrialisation Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, has commended President Bola Tinubu for the courage and vision in ending fuel subsidy, saying the decision has led to increased investments in unlocking the Nation’s huge gas potential for the benefit of citizens, the economy and environment. The Minister stated this in an address at the Presidential Commissioning of Critical Gas Infrastructure Projects with the theme “From Gas to Prosperity, Renewed Hope”on Wednesday in Delta State. A statement by the Minister’s spokesman, Louis Ibah quoted Ekpo as saying: “Mr.…
Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo has called for increased collaboration between public and private sector investors for the country to achieve its energy goals. The Minister stated this during the official unveiling of the Gazettes on National Energy Policy and National Energy Master Plan by the Energy Commission of Nigeria at the PTDF auditorium, Abuja on Wednesday. Ekpo said the task of creating a Nigeria where citizens have access to cheap; unlimited energy must not be left solely for the government. Said Ekpo: “To achieve our energy goals, I implore our…
The Ibom Hotel and Golf Course in Uyo has been struck by a severe windstorm, leaving behind destruction in its wake. The unfortunate incident, which occurred in the evening hours of Wednesday, May 1, 2024, led to the falling of several trees within the hotel, with the golf course being the worst hit. Confirming the incidence, Mr. Emmanuel Ekong, the Chief Executive Officer of Equatorial Parks and Premises Ltd, the maintainers of Ibom Golf Course, said, “We had a very unfortunate natural disaster on Wednesday evening at the Hotel and Golf Course. A very strong wind blew…
By Effiong James It is essential to recognize and address the evils of propaganda during communal crises to minimize the damage caused while promoting harmony and understanding. Propaganda in communal crises is detrimental as it promotes the spreading of false information and misconceptions, intensifying existing tensions. By distorting facts, manipulating emotions, and exploiting vulnerabilities, propaganda fuels hatred and animosity between people who might already be at odds. This misinformation not only deepens existing divisions but can also breed new conflicts that would have otherwise been avoidable as evident in recent publications sponsored by one Manfred Ekpe…
A foremost environmental management consultant De-Mbarukas Limited has been appointed by Uyo Capital City Development Authority (UCCDA) as a consultant to ensure Effective Monitoring of Telecommunication Base Stations and Collapsible Structures within Uyo Capital City. This occurred on Friday 19th April 2024, during a one-day seminar/training organized by UCCDA in conjunction with De-Mbarukas Limited for town planners and development-oriented stakeholders in the state at Luton Park Hotel, Uyo. Addressing participants at the event, the Chairman of UCCDA, Hon. Anietie Eka, charged Town Planners and consultant to ensure safe and orderly proliferation of Telecommunication Base Stations and Collapsible…