Niger State governor, farmer Mohammed Umaru Bago has reiterated his administration’s commitment to partnering with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd NNPC for sustained efforts at developing the Country.
A statement signed by Bologi Ibrahim, Chief press secretary to the Governor said the farmer governor stated this after the signing of Memorandum of Understanding between the Niger State government and NNPC Energy Ltd NNEL on gas master plan collaboration during the AKK and energy business development forum held at the Government House Minna.
The agreement is for cooperation in the promotion and development of renewable energy and low carbon solutions as a frame work for the identification , development and implementation of renewable energy, low carbon and nature based projects in Niger State.
The Secretary to the State government, Abubakar Usman along with the Commissioner for Justice Mu’azu Nasir signed on behalf of the State government while the Managing Director, NNPC Energy Ltd, Abdurrahman Haruna signed on behalf of NNPC.
Farmer governor Umaru Bago while commending the NNPC for its partnership with Niger State government said, gas infrastructure means a lot to the State and as such, his administration will provide all the requirements necessary for investment to thrive.
The farmer governor said, he has already directed Chairman of Suleja local government council to provide the land where the CNG project will be established.
Farmer Bago disclosed that the State is determined to make Suleja a corridor and a hub for all CNG trucks stressing that, he must work for the economic prosperity of all Nigerlites.
The Executive Vice President, Gas, Power and new energy, NNPC Ltd, Olalekan Ogunleye said, the CNG project is a major priority of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration and will ensure that Niger State becomes an important domain for CNG commercialization in Nigeria.
He disclosed that, a Mother CNG station will be built in Suleja while other locations across the State are being considered as well.
In his remarks, the Commissioner for Industry, Trade and investment, Aminu Suleiman Takuma appreciated the NNPC for regarding Niger State as worthy partners and reassured that the State government has put in measures in place to enable investors reap the benefits of their investments without hindrance.
The AKK and energy business development forum with the theme, ” accelerating domestic gas utilisation and driving the CNG revolution along the AKK corridor” also featured panel sessions where panelists digressed on issues and made recommendations.
