The Nigerian Gas Association has confirmed that Nigeria’s presence at the World Gas Conference 2025 in Beijing, China, will be headlined by strong government and energy industry leaders.
Leading the Nigerian delegation to the triennial event is the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo.
A statement by NGA disclosed that Ekpo would also join global energy thought leaders as a speaker at the event.
Accompanying the minister are the Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, Farouk Ahmed; the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Mr Bayo Ojulari; the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board, Felix Ogbe; the Coordinating Director, Decade of Gas, Ed Ubong; the NGA President, Mr. Akachukwu Nwokedi; among others.
The statement added that their presence reinforces NGA’s intent to deepen Nigerian participation in the international energy conversation and firmly positions gas as the pillar of its economic future as a critical player in the global energy transition.
It was added that leading gas industry players, including NLNG, Shell Nigeria, First Exploration and Petroleum Development Company Limited, Axxela Limited, ND Western, Aradel PLC, Aiteo, Tetracore, Xenergi, Peiyang Chemical Engineering Service Corporation, ENTEC Power, Neconde Energy Limited, Shoreline, Oando, with support from the Ministry of Petroleum Resources and NNPC Ltd and other leading companies in the Nigerian gas value chain, are backing the NGA-led participation.
“These industry players will converge at the Nigerian Pavilion, a dedicated platform through which the NGA and the Decade of Gas Secretariat will showcase the country’s vast gas resources and promote investment opportunities and policy advancements at the WGC 2025. This support reinforces their leadership in Nigeria’s energy sector and their shared commitment to shaping the global energy narrative,” the statement added.
Speaking on the significance of the industry representation, NGA President, Nwokedi, stated, “What we’re witnessing is a strategic convergence of the government and industry rallying behind one mission, which is to elevate Nigeria’s energy narrative and position the country as a reliable, future-facing energy partner.
“WGC 2025 is more than an event; it’s a statement of Africa’s energy renaissance. The Honourable Minister’s participation alongside his Delegation sends a clear message, reflecting that Nigeria is not just open for gas investment; we are leading the charge for Africa’s energy transformation.”
The conference will be held from May 19 to 23, 2025, at the China National Convention Centre in Beijing with over 30,000 participants, 600 companies, and 400 expert speakers to discuss the future of the gas industry under the theme, ’Energising a Sustainable Future’.
Commenting on his leadership of the Nigerian Delegation to the WGC 2025, Ekpo, said, “It is a great honour to lead the Nigerian delegation to the World Gas Conference in Beijing. As we pursue the goals of the Decade of Gas, this conference provides a vital platform to showcase Nigeria’s vast gas potential, deepen international partnerships, and attract critical investments that will drive sustainable growth and enhance energy security for our nation and continent.”
