Sadeeq Mai-Bornu

Eco-friendly. Energy Transition ~ Cleaner Planet.

[Bayo Onanuga, OON, CON @aonanuga1956]

STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE

PRESIDENT TINUBU CONGRATULATES EKPERIKPE EKPO AS PRESIDENT OF MINISTERIAL MEETING of GECF, PHILIP MSHELBILA ON ELECTION AS SECRETARY-GENERAL

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu congratulates 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.

The President also congratulates the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, on his emergence as President of the 2026 GECF Ministerial Meeting, a development that will further consolidate Nigeria’s leadership in global gas diplomacy.

President Tinubu 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.

Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information and Strategy)
State House, Abuja
October 23, 2025

[Inside the Haramain @insharifain]

Interior Ministry spokesman Colonel Talal Al-Shalhoub:

“The thoughts of those who try to threaten the security of pilgrims will remain in their heads, nothing more”

[NNPC Limited @nnpclimited]

PRESS STATEMENT:

NNPC LTD, UTM OFFSHORE LTD. SIGN DEAL ON 1.5MTPA FLOATING LNG PROJECT

In a major step towards bolstering Nigeria's energy security and promoting the utilization of its abundant gas resources, the NNPC Ltd. and UTM Offshore Limited have today in Abuja signed a Heads of Terms (HoT) agreement for the construction of the nation's first indigenous Floating LNG project.

Describing the Floating LNG project as a "must-do" initiative for Nigeria, the NNPC Ltd. GCEO, @MKKyari, OFR, expressed the company’s readiness to secure gas feedstock towards the project.

Also speaking at the occasion, the Group Managing Director, UTM Offshore Ltd., Julius Rone, expressed his delight at the partnership with NNPC Ltd., stating that this milestone achievement showcased the capability of indigenous companies to collaborate with world-class energy conglomerates to drive growth in Nigeria's energy sector.

He further explained that apart from significantly cutting down on gas flaring and supporting the country's commitment to reducing carbon emissions, the project would also create over 7,000 job opportunities, contributing to the nation's economic growth and development.

In his remarks, NNPC Ltd.’s Executive Vice President, Gas, Power & New Energy, Mohammed Abdulkabir Ahmed, said the project aligned perfectly with NNPC Ltd.’s goals of ensuring energy availability, affordability, and sustainability while also generating revenue through exports.

Garba Deen Muhammad
Chief Corporate Communications Officer
NNPC Ltd.

Abuja
20.07.2023

[Sadeeq Mai-Bornu @SMai_Bornu]

Time for Gas!

[Daddy D.O🇳🇬 @DOlusegun]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Recieves in Audience the Group Managing Director of UTM FLNG Ltd, Mr Julius Rone at the State House. He is accompanied by Ms Emmanuelle Blatmann, The Ambassador of France to Nigeria, Ms Hiromi Otuski Deputy Ambassador for Japan to Nigeria, Mr Naoki Noguchi, MD JGC, Mr Sadeeq Mai Bornu (Project Advisor)

[Sadeeq Mai-Bornu @SMai_Bornu]

@AsiyaRodrigo Ibom Air

[NLNG @officialnlng]

The attention of @nigeriaLNG has been drawn to an online advertisement announcing vacancies for its Train 7 Project positions. #NLNGTrain7

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[NLNG @officialnlng]

Breaking: @nigeriaLNG just signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the U.S. Agency For International Development (USAID) @USAIDNigeria to make Bonny Island malaria-free. @USinNigeria #MalariaFreeBonny

[NLNG @officialnlng]

✅Gas is jobs
✅Gas is clean energy
✅Gas is industrialisation
✅Gas is food
✅Gas is transportation

Let’s talk gas.
Register here https://t.co/iYU1sb1MIz
#DecadeofGas
@PetroleumSummit

[NNPC Limited @nnpclimited]

GMD @MKKyari:

"The fact that we're able to take #FID today on a project of this magnitude is a testimony to FG's commitment to develop the nation's abundant gas resources;to monetise & deepen gas utilisation in-country; & ultimately, to create value for the over 200m Nigerians"

[NLNG @officialnlng]

Extension of Deadline for Expression of Interest (EoI) for Provision of Local Freight Forwarding Services(LFFS)

@nigeriaLNG announces the extension of the deadline for expression of interest to provide Local Freight Forwarding Services (LFFS). The deadline is now 18th Dec. 2020.

[NLNG @officialnlng]

Happening Now: @nigeriaLNG is donating a N381 million Renal Centre to the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH) to support the hospital’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and to boost healthcare delivery in Rivers State. #COVID19Nigeria

[Joe Biden @JoeBiden]

America, I’m honored that you have chosen me to lead our great country.

The work ahead of us will be hard, but I promise you this: I will be a President for all Americans — whether you voted for me or not.

I will keep the faith that you have placed in me.

[NCDC @NCDCgov]

Yesterday, DG, @chikwe_i received the General Manager and Team from @nigeriaLNG on a courtesy visit to the HQ.

@nigeriaNLG has supported @NigeriaGov’s response to the #COVID19 pandemic including the establishment of a molecular lab for testing.

[Dr Joe Abah, OON @DrJoeAbah]

OKONJO-IWEALA FOR WTO DG. Please show her some love by retweeting and liking. | Okonjo-Iweala Selected for Final Stage in Race for WTO DG - THISDAYLIVE https://t.co/Sp7WrR9H21

[Governor of Kaduna @GovKaduna]

KADUNA UPDATE: The Kaduna State Government has announced the appointment of Alhaji Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli as the 19th Emir of Zazzau. He succeeds HRH Alh. (Dr.) Shehu Idris who died on Sunday, 20th September 2020, after reigning for 45 years.

[NNPC Limited @nnpclimited]

"This company (#NPDC) is owned 100% by Nigerians. We're delivering it to become the No.1 upstream company in the country. With the support of key stakeholders, particularly Mr. President, we will achieve this goal"

-GMD Mallam @MKKyari at #NPDC LPG Plant in Benin, earlier today.

[NLNG @officialnlng]

Prof. Chike also remarked that health officials were in Bonny to examine & take samples from persons who were alleged to have reported symptoms consistent with a resistant strain of malaria & typhoid, adding that the results will be ready soon. @Tonyattah @SMai_Bornu @FaladeLeye

[NLNG @officialnlng]

@nigeriaLNG on Sunday hosted the Hon. Commissioner for Health, Rivers State, Prof. Princewill Chike, who led a delegation to inspect the company’s medical facility & to assess its readiness in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic in the State @Tonyattah @SMai_Bornu @FaladeLeye

[NLNG @officialnlng]

From the start of operations in 1999, @nigeriaLNG has taken environmental sustainability very seriously. The passion stems from our belief that flourishing biodiversity and wetlands can help solve sustainability challenges globally. @tonyattah @SMai_Bornu #BiodiversityDay2020

[NLNG @officialnlng]

31 years ago, our founding fathers achieved the realisation of what was previously an elusive dream. On this day, @nigeriaLNG was incorporated, paving the way for the rise of one of Africa’s leading and most successful brand. @TonyAttah @SMai_Bornu #NLNGTrain7

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