Gas, Not Guesswork, Will Power Nigeria’s Future

Nigeria Set to Utilise Gas To Power Africa’s Rise

As an emerging global energy powerhouse, Nigeria has the responsibility to utilise its abundant gas resources to power Africa’s rise and contribute meaningfully to global stability. Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, disclosed this during an address at the opening ceremony of the Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES) 2026 held at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Tuesday. “Nigeria’s p…

Gas, Not Guesswork, Will Power Nigeria’s Future

The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Bashir Ojulari, has said Nigeria’s vast natural gas reserves will play a decisive role in driving the country’s economic growth and shaping Africa’s long-term energy outlook. Speaking on Tuesday at the Nigeria International Energy Summit 2026 in Abuja, Ojulari described the nation as a critical energy player, citing its estimated 37 billion barrels of crude oil…