TINUBU CONGRATULATES EKPERIKPE EKPO AS PRESIDENT OF MINISTERIAL MEETING of GECF .... Hails Mshelbila's Emergence As Secretary General

 

"The Nigerian government is proud of  Mshelbila’s election as secretary-general and Ekpo's emergence as president of the GECF Ministerial meeting, as the two positions reflect the international community's confidence in Nigeria’s leadership and technical expertise in the global gas sector." President Tinubu.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the emergence of Nigeria's Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Gas, Ekperikpe Ekpo as President of the 2026 GECF Ministerial Meeting of Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF).

Similarly, the President also congratulated Dr Philip Mshelbila, Managing Director of Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG), on his election as Secretary-General of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) at the 27th Ministerial Meeting of the Forum held in Doha, Qatar, describing both electoral victories as a development that will further consolidate Nigeria’s leadership in global gas diplomacy.

"President Tinubu", according to a statement from the Presidency, signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, "is confident that Dr Mshelbila and Minister Ekpo will represent Nigeria with distinction and work with other member nations to strengthen cooperation, stability, and inclusivity in the global gas market."

"The Nigerian government is proud of  Mshelbila’s election as secretary-general and Ekpo's emergence as president of the GECF Ministerial meeting, as the two positions reflect the international community's confidence in Nigeria’s leadership and technical expertise in the global gas sector.

"Natural gas remains the cornerstone of Nigeria’s industrial growth, energy security, and economic transformation under our administration's Renewed Hope Agenda. Our country shall remain a dependable voice in advancing equitable energy access and a cleaner energy future", President Tinubu says.