Named Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas) by President Tinubu on 21 August 2023, tasked with utilising Nigeria's gas potential for power, clean cooking and industrialisation.
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02 Oct 2026Source: The Preview Media ↗
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Incumbent · APC · Home state: Akwa Ibom
Ekperikpe Ekpo
Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas)
In office since 21 Aug 2023 — present
Ekperikpe Ekpo, born 20 November 1966 in Ika, Akwa Ibom State, is a former teacher and local government chairman who represented his constituency in the House of Representatives from 2007 to 2011. President Tinubu named him Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas) on 21 August 2023, tasking him with executing the Decade of Gas agenda. He has reported rising gas reserves and production, multiple final investment decisions, and advancing pipeline infrastructure. He chairs the NCDMB Governing Council and is a member of the APC.
Born: 1966-11-20
Education: BSc Biology (Ecology), University of Calabar (1989); MSc Environmental Pollution and Toxicology, University of Calabar (2015)
Previous offices: Classroom teacher (11 years) · Local government chairman, Akwa Ibom State · Member, House of Representatives (2007-2011) · Chairman, Governing Council of the NCDMB (since 2024)
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Said Nigeria's proven gas reserves rose from about 208.83 TCF in 2023 to 215.19 TCF as of 1 January 2026, average production from 6.86 to about 7.5 BCF/D, and domestic supply crossed 2 BCF/D.
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07 Oct 2026Source: Business Insight ↗
Announced four gas projects reaching Final Investment Decision worth about $3.5 billion combined: Iseni ($122m), Ubeta ($566m), HI ($2bn) and Ima ($800m).
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07 Oct 2026Source: Business Insight ↗
Said the $3.5 billion Brass Methanol project advanced toward execution after resolution of its Gas Sales and Purchase Agreement, with a 2030 production target of 12 BCF/D.
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05 Oct 2026Source: Business Standards ↗
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