8th July, 2025 

By Comrade Prosper Akrai (Principal Org. Sec.)

The National President of NUPENG, Comrade (Prince) Williams Akporeha led a delegation to an interactive session with the House Committee on Gas Resources.

The engagement was aimed at engaging key stakeholders in the gas sector on accelerating gas utilization across Nigeria through promotion of gas domestication, deepening market penetration and ensuring affordability across the value chain.

NUPENG delegation was received by the House Committee on Gas Resources led by the Committee Chairman, Rt. Hon. Nicholas Ebomo Mutu OFR and the Deputy Chairman, Hon. Ahmed Yinka Aluko.

Other distinguished members of the Committee present include:

• Hon. Rodney Ebikebina Ambaiowei

• Hon. Nnamdi Ezechi

• Hon. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe

• Hon. Adamu Sani Wakili

• Hon. Yusuf Kure Baraje

• Hon. Barr. Sunday Cyriacus Umeha

• Hon. Olawuyi Raheem Tunji

• Hon. Blessing Amadi

• Hon. Barr. Harrison Nwadike

• Hon. Uchenna Harris Okonkwo

• Hon. Okon Ime Bassey

• Hon. Kafilat Ogbara

• Hon. Engr. Esosa Iyawe

• Hon. Ogewu David Agada

• Hon. Ojogo Donald Kimikanboh

OPENING REMARKS OF THE HOUSE COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN

The Chairman in his opening remarks stated that “the interactive session is a valuable opportunity for us to strengthen the ties between the House Committee on Gas Resources and the key players shaping the Nigeria’s gas sector”. He added that the task of developing the Gas industry is far too important and also too complex to be left to one arm of government or group of actors—It calls for deeper consultations, practical alignments and continuous engagement.

As a committee we are committed to ensuring that our oversight responsibilities are exercised in a way that supports growth, encourages innovations and reflects the realities on the ground. That cannot be achieved in isolation. It begins with understanding your experiences, the huddles you face, the gains you have made and the support you require to deliver on your mandates.

This session is not just about the house understanding your mandate but also about opening the door to more honest conversations on how we can move the sector together.

We are fully aware that the gas sector is without these challenges, infrastructure gaps, pricing issues, security concerns, regulatory overlaps, and investment risks continue to slow progress. But we also know that these challenges are not insurmountable, especially when we approach with openness and collective resolve.

However, as we work to overcome these challenges our collective efforts should be guided by three key priorities that define the committee’s primary objectives.

1. Promotion of gas domestication

2. Deepening market penetration

3. Ensuring affordability across the value chain

Let us use this session, to speak frankly, share practical ideas and begin to align our goals more closely. The decisions we make here can help set a more predictable and productive path for the gas sector. I look forward to the insights that will emerge from today’s dialogue and the world we can achieve together for the good of our nation Nigeria.

The National President, Comrade (Prince) Williams Akporeha made a presentation focusing on NUPENG’s operations, milestones, challenges and the demands for gas usage acceleration in Nigeria.

Amongst other challenges highlighted were infrastructure deficit, insecurity, regulatory issues etc.

He revealed that no other stakeholder is better equipped to lead the process of accelerating gas penetration in Nigeria than NUPENG, as it uniquely balances the interest of workers, the government and industry stakeholders.

NUPENG remains committed to collaborating with the government in developing a structured framework that scales up gas value chain activities, ensures a seamless energy transition, safeguards jobs, and enhance overall efficiency in Nigeria’s energy sector.

The Chairman of the Committee while commending NUPENG, noted that government is currently working on the availability of the products; and they remain our partners in progress.