- The Nigerian Gas Association lauds the inauguration of Axxela and NNPC Gas Marketing Limited’s new 72.5km pipeline, enhancing Lagos’s energy security and infrastructure.
- The pipeline project connects Eko Atlantic City to natural gas, marking a critical step in Nigeria’s Decade of Gas agenda and boosting energy access in Victoria Island and Lekki.
The Nigerian Gas Association (NGA) has highlighted the significance of the newly inaugurated 72.5km natural gas pipeline project by Axxela Limited and NNPC Gas Marketing Limited (NGML) in Lagos, calling it a significant advancement for Nigeria’s energy security.
The project connects Eko Atlantic City, a substantial development on Victoria Island, to the country’s piped natural gas (PNG) infrastructure, marking a key milestone in expanding Nigeria’s gas network.
NGA President Akachukwu Nwokedi praised the project, noting that the successful launch of the 5km pipeline from Outer Marina to Kuramo Beach demonstrates Axxela and NGML’s commitment to energy efficiency and sustainable urban development.
He emphasised that this pipeline enhances the energy security of Victoria Island and sets a new standard for urban energy solutions in Nigeria. The pipeline project is part of a broader initiative by Axxela and NGML to supply natural gas to the rapidly growing Lekki area, ensuring a reliable and sustainable energy source for both residential and commercial users. Nwokedi described the project as the first phase of a larger plan to advance domestic gas utilisation and contribute to Nigeria’s socio-economic growth and environmental sustainability.
Nwokedi also highlighted the project’s alignment with Nigeria’s Decade of Gas agenda, a transformative initiative designed to maximise the country’s gas resources for national development. He expressed optimism that this project will inspire further investments in Nigeria’s natural gas infrastructure, reinforcing the country’s role as a leader in the global energy transition.
Looking ahead, Nwokedi envisions a future where Nigeria’s major commercial cities are connected to natural gas, improving energy access, fostering industrialisation, and promoting environmental stewardship. He called for increased federal support, including incentives and measures to reduce operational costs and enhance the ease of doing business in the sector.
The NGA President underscored the importance of such infrastructure projects in supporting the Federal Government’s Decade of Gas initiative, which aims to harness Nigeria’s natural gas potential for sustainable development and future energy security.