By Muslimat Itopa
Kogi State Governor Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo has praised the Federal Government for the establishment of Five Mini LNG Plants In Ajaokuta.
Governor Ododo made this known during the Groundbreaking Ceremony of the five Mini LNG Plants in Ajaokuta.
The five LNG Plants includes Prime LNG, NGML/ Gasnexus LNG,
LNG Arete, Highland LNG and Bua LNG.
The Programme was Initiated by the Federal Government in collaboration with the NNPC.
Speaking at the ceremony, Governor Ododo said the Programme will go along way to reduce carbon emissions, promote energy independence which is inline with global effort to combat climate change in the country.
According to the governor, the president is supporting excellent initiative at ensuring maximum utilization of energy potentials.
Governor Ododo emphasised that the establishment of the plants will create a significant job opportunities, stimulate Local businesses and improve critical infrastructure in the state and the country at large.
The Governor reiterated his administration’s efforts at investing in education to ensure that the students are technically skilled and employable to contribute to the economy.
” As we do the ground breaking ceremony today , we have not only laid the physical foundation of this plants but also setting the state for a brighter and a more prosperous future for the state,” Ododo said.
He said, it is heartwarming that the decision for all the five project have been concluded and now at execution stage.
Ododo said the project is aligned perfectly with his administration’s vision of leveraging clean energy solution to drive a sustainable development while improving the quality of life of the people of Kogi State.
” The ongoing ground work to have an airport in Kogi State will give the investing company transportation flexibility to access the location easily and will also beef up security to ensure that both the investors and investment are safe” the governor added.
The Minister for Steel Prince Shuaibu Abubarkar Audu said the ceremony marks a significant mile stone in the Nations journey towards energy sufficiency and economic prosperity.
He noted that the establishment of the five plants in Ajaokuta is significant to the renewed hope agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in his quest to create a one trillion dollar economy by the year 2030.
The Minister explained that the development of the energy infrastructure in Nigeria is a game changer of the country’s energy sector which he said will enhance energy security and position Nigeria as a key player to the global energy Market.
He also reassured the people that the president is committed in bringing Ajaokuta Steel Company back to life.
In his remark, the Chairman NNPC Board, Chief Pius Akinyelure said the project will deliver a cost effective, long-term, and reliable natural gas solution to industrial and commercial customers.
He said because of it’s strategic central location in Ajaokuta and proximity to the northern market, the project will serve stranded industry and commercial customers saying gas from the project will provide suitable alternatives for customers using diesel and similar fuels as well as provide complement backup solutions to customers currently running on pipeline gas.
The Chairman also seeks for the collaboration of the host community to actualize government’s aspiration for the execution of the project.
