Tinubu hails Ekpo, Mshelbila’s election as President, Sec-Gen of gas exporting countries

….says it will consolidate Nigeria’s leadership in gas sector

President Bola Tinubu has applauded the election of 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.

Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, said the President also congratulated Ekperikpe Ekpo, the minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), on his emergence as President of the 2026 GECF Ministerial Meeting.

The President said the development will further consolidate Nigeria’s leadership in global gas diplomacy.

President Tinubu also expressed confidence that Mshelbila and 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.

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“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,” he said.