NNPCL commits to partnering Nasarawa Govt to grow economy
The Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) has restated its commitment to partnering with Nasarawa State Government and private sector players in the oil and gas sector to grow the nation’s economy.
NNPCL boss Mele Kyari said this while delivering a keynote address on energy at the Nasarawa Investment Summit in Lafia.
Mr Kyari said the gas sector development presents a unique opportunity to leverage energy solutions using gas to enhance energy security.
According to Mr Kyari, Nasarawa state is undoubtedly blessed with a substantial natural gas reserve that has the potential to power industry, drive economic growth, and improve the lives of citizens.
He said NNPC was fully committed to working with the government and people of Nasarawa state to unlock the full potential of the state’s natural resources for the benefit of the state and the country.
“In Nasarawa state and in NNPCL, our focus is working on the talk and the effectiveness of the performance. This, we have shown by actively engaging in frontier exploration in Keana to achieve the Ebenyi-A well in March 2023 through strategic valuable investment in Nasarawa state.
“Applying technological innovation and sustainable practices to engender the development of Nasarawa state energy resources thereby generating prosperity for all,” he said.
He commended Governor Abdullahi Sule for making a difficult decision that paved the way for Nasarawa state to become a home for mineral resources, agriculture, and energy.
“NNPCL relationship with the Nasarawa state and the people is deep and entrenched. This is not because Nasarawa state is endowed with abundant mineral and energy resources but because of the three specific presence: vision, effectiveness and sustainability.
“If you ask me what is going on in Nasarawa state, I know there’s a clear vision. I know that Nasarawa has a leader, a government that has decided to take a difficult way to organically unlock a new economy on a sustainable model,” he said.
Mr Sule, while wooing investors to invest in the oil and gas sector, said that the state had created a conducive business environment for investors.
(NAN)
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