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NIGERIAN WOMEN IN OIL AND GAS CONFERENCE JUNE 2022

The Nigerian Women in Oil and Gas Conference 2022 (the “Conference”) hosted by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) was held on Tuesday, 14th June 2022 at the Convention Centre, Eko Hotel, Lagos, Nigeria. The theme was, “Leveraging Opportunities for Women in the Oil and Gas Industry”. In attendance were notable figures in the oil and gas industry in Nigeria including His Excellency Timipre Sylva (Honorable Minister of State, Petroleum Resources), Engr. Simbi Kesiye Wabote (Executive Secretary, NCDMB), Senator Margery Chuba-Okadigbo (NNPC Board Chairperson), and Mrs. Alero Onosode (Chairperson Nigerian Content Consultation Forum Diversity Sectoral Working Group).

Gas Aggregation Company Nigeria Limited (GACN) was represented by General Manager Corporate Services Omosigho Egbon, General Manager Operations Yetunde Odejobi, and Planning and Monitoring Officer Obiageli Anekwe who took advantage of the opportunity to discuss the ever-growing need for a wider diversity with regard to women’s inclusion in strategic positions in the oil and gas sector.

Amongst the number of matters deliberated during the Conference, were:

  • Greater support of the women in organizations in terms of career progression and mentorship;
  • Better accountability in leadership;
  • Ensure the adoption of organizational tasks and targets and ensure monitoring to achieve greater representation;
  • Ensure metrics to measure tasks and targets;
  • Look into recruitment policies to ensure a fair percentage of women are invited to apply;
  • Set up appraisals that are void of any form of bias in the system;
  • Consider the inclusion of flexible working options as a means to stir up motivation;
  • Adopt the mindset of equity and not equality;
  • Adopt better transparency in pay to avoid disparities;
  • Manage unconscious bias;
  • Review organizational structure and culture;
  • Put metrics in place to measure diversity and inclusion; and
  • HR functions to hold Senior Management accountable to ensure policies are in place.

In addition to this, various stakeholders held panel discussions on;

  • Women in Industry Governance;
  • Safeguarding Gender Participation; and
  • Growth Across Board.

These discussions also centered on building effective gender management systems, structures, and processes that promote development, diversity, and inclusion, harmonizing stem initiatives for greater impact, and finally, creating an enabling operating environment for women in oil and gas business; providing opportunities from the Petroleum Industry Act, 2021.

The participation was successful and GACN in show of support of the subject matter will continue to encourage diversity and equity in its work environment as well as noting some key take-home points to further deliberate in the organization.

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28TH WORLD GAS CONFERENCE (WGC2022)

The World Gas Conference is the world’s largest, and one of the most significant gas industry events where thousands of industry stakeholders congregate every three years. Gas Aggregation Company Nigeria Limited (“GACN”), in its quest for the promotion of natural gas, attended the 28th World Gas Conference (the “WGC2022”), hosted by the Korean Gas Union in Daegu, Korea. The theme was “A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE – POWERED BY GAS” and was held from Monday 23rd May to Friday 27th May 2022. 23rd of May to the 27th May 2022. With over 9,500 attended consisting of industry stakeholders and professionals including VPs and Heads of Departments, Engineers, and Technical Specialists, Legal and Finance Professionals, this global energy event combined business leaders, experts, and policymakers across the gas industry with the core aim and objective of promoting the role of natural gas.

GACN, represented by the Acting Managing Director, Chijioke Uzoho, took advantage of the opportunity the WGC2022 provided with regard to discussing timely industry-related issues and the global agenda in relation to gas during the WGC2022 and through exclusive network events. Over 300 exhibitors provided a dynamic opportunity for engagements in the gas sector with exhibitors spanning the entire spectrum of the gas sector, covering solution providers, producers, and buyers. The Nigerian oil and gas sector participation in the WGC2022 including Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG), the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), and the Ministry of State for Petroleum Resources (MPR) serves to buttress its significant commitment to the decade of gas revolution.

GACN, with its increased mandate, will continue to support, and take advantage of such events and engagements to place GACN at the forefront of the global energy transition.

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NASARAWA STATE INVESTMENT SUMMIT 2022

Gas Aggregation Company Nigeria Limited (“GACN”), a strategic collaborator with the Nasarawa State Government, in its quest for new business initiatives, honoured the invitation to the Nasarawa Investment Summit (the “Summit”) held at Aliyu Akwe Doma Banquet Hall, Lafia, Nasarawa State. The theme was “DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH” and was held on Wednesday, 11th and Thursday, 12th May 2022. The Summit was hosted by the Nasarawa State Government, led by Nasarawa Investment and Development Agency (NASIDA), and aimed at economic development and revitalization to build effective public-private partnerships (PPPs) that allow for long-term private sector participation.

The Summit intends to put Nasarawa State as a top investment destination in terms of accelerated growth, prosperity and increased economic opportunities. In attendance, were public and private sector actors with the collective goal of fostering synergy and partnership with the Nasarawa State Government.

The engagement and collaboration expected outcomes of the Summit include:

  • Enhancing private sector involvement in good governance and policy making;
  • Facilitating and transferring technology to Nasarawa State;
  • Developing effective public and private sector players that will stimulate the economy, with clear developmental effects across the State; and
  • Attracting and showcasing multi-sectoral projects to local and foreign investors in order to facilitate and unlock a sustainable socio-economic development of Nasarawa State.

It is understood that both the new industries and business initiatives showcased at the event as well as the investments that will be attracted to the State, sequel to the Summit, will benefit immensely from the Gas commercialization drive of the State in collaboration with GACN.

The event was graced by the Nigerian Vice-President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo; as well as dignitaries such as Aliko Dangote, Emir of Lafia, and Sanusi Lamido Sanusi; former governors of Nasarawa State including Senator Abdullahi Adamu and Senator Tanko Al-Makura; John Dramani Mahama (former president of Ghana); and a host of other investment leaders from both the private and public sector.

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GACN’S PARTICIPATION IN RMAFC GAS SENSITIZATION “FOLLOW-UP” FORUM IN BAYELSA

Sequel to the gas stakeholder’s sensitisation forum by the Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) in Imo state, Gas Aggregation Company Nigeria Limited (GACN), represented by Ruqaiyah Saidu Abubakar and Dantala Wright, attended the second edition of the 2022 gas sensitisation forum (the “Follow-Up Forum”) held at Chief Harold Dappa-Biriye Conference Hall, Golden Tulip Hotel, Onopa Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. The theme was “INSTITUTIONALISATION OF DIVERSIFICATION OF THE ECONOMY USING NATURAL GAS,” and was held from 12th to 14th April 2022.

The Bayelsa State Governor, His Excellency, Senator Douye Diri, represented his Deputy, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, commended RMAFC for choosing Bayelsa State to host the Follow-Up Forum as Bayelsa State is one of the highest producers of gas nationwide with over 60% feed gas to Bonny LNG sourced from Bayelsa State. Despite this abundance of gas, and coupled with the challenge of gas flaring particularly affecting farming communities, he concluded that Bayelsa State is yet to adequately benefit from the wealth of its natural resources.

Stakeholders presented papers and gave useful insight on the use of gas as a mainstay for revenue generation. The topics included:

  1. Harnessing the Abundant Gas Resources for Enhanced Revenue Generation by Prof. Festus Awara, University of Calabar;
  2. The Role of Nigerian Gas Marketing Company (NGMC) in Enhancing Domestic Gas Utilisation by Engr Sizah T. Jacob;
  3. GACN as a Vehicle for Gas Supply to the Domestic Market by Dantala Wright; and
  4. Gas Hubs as a Catalyst for the Power Sector Development by Engineer Vice Onyemepu of Zakhem Construction Nigeria Limited.

GACN’s presentation was well received by the participants and concluded with a Q&A session where participants were informed about GACN’s ongoing engagements with projects and key players in Bayelsa State.

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GACN’S PARTICIPATION IN RMAFC GAS SENSITIZATION FORUM – IMO

Gas Aggregation Company Nigeria Limited (GACN), represented by Dantala Wright and Chioma Ogbobe, attended the gas stakeholder’s sensitization forum (the “Forum”) hosted by the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) in Owerri, Imo state on 23rd and 24th March 2022. The aim of the Forum was to sensitize stakeholders on gas commercialization and gas penetration of the abundant natural gas resources in Nigeria in order to further diversify the Nigerian economy.

 

Honorable Patrick N. Mgbebu, Chairman, Gas Monitoring Committee, emphasized in his opening remark, that the Forum had become expedient because of the need to diversify the nation’s economy. The Imo State Governor, His Excellency Hope Uzodinma, represented by his Deputy, Placid Njoku, stated in his speech that Imo State has sufficient gas resources that need to be harnessed. He stressed that revenue from crude oil had been on the decline, making the Forum very timely, as there is a need to look for more sustainable means of revenue.

Participants, including GACN’s representatives, expressed their satisfaction at the organization of the Forum which they described as timely, outstanding, engaging, insightful and educative. They also expressed confidence that the Forum was a suitable bouncing off point for further diversification of the Nigerian economy through the use of the country’s abundant gas resources.

GACN’s representatives presented a paper titled “GACN as a Vehicle for Gas Supply to the Domestic Market” at the Forum, outlining GACN’s efforts in furthering gas commercialisation, increasing gas penetration and stimulating gas driven industrialisation, which was well received by the participants.

Participants were provided with a comprehensive description of the initiatives currently being undertaken by GACN and were guided on further gas-related opportunities across the value chain – upstream, midstream, and downstream.

GACN concluded by emphasizing its value proposition as the “one stop shop” for nationwide gas commercialization and utilization expansion drive.

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GACN to renovate Lokogoma’s primary health care centre

As part of its social investment efforts to promote quality and affordable services in the health sector, the Gas Aggregation Company of Nigeria (GACN) is set to renovate Damangaza primary health care centre in Lokogoma, Abuja.

Speaking at the official kick-off of the rehabilitation work on Friday, the Managing Director of GACN, Mr. Olalekan Ogunleye said the company would assist with bed and other basic hospital equipment.

“By the grace of God and by the help of God, within two weeks, the whole place will look different. We hope and aspire that it is not going to be a one-off exercise. Hopefully, next year we would be following it up to continue to see how the hospital is fairing.”

He charged other companies to emulate the intervention, noting: “If we construct a society that is working for just a few, it will never work for everyone.”

In his remarks, the project consultant, Emmanuel Bako said they would put in place basic equipment in the labour rooms to reduce maternal and child mortality.

In his address, Chairman of Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Hon. Abdullahi Adamu Candido, represented by the council’s Supervisory Councillor for Health, Hon. Binta Dahiru said there are a lot of other communities within the city centre in need of improved primary health care.

“AMAC cannot do it all alone. That is the reason we need more of this kind of assistance,” he said.

The Doctor in charge of the hospital, Adams Jacob said, “We wrote so many letters to the area council, but nothing was done, but not even up to two weeks after these people started coming, this project kicked off.”

The Etsu of Damangaza, James Budebo said they had been abandoned for a long time before the intervention of the GACN.

Related External Link:

Gas Coy. commences rehabilitation of primary health centre in FCT

 

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NNPC, GACN AND NASARAWA STATE GOVERNMENT SIGN GAS SUPPLY MOU

The Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), Gas Aggregation Company of Nigeria (GACN) and Nasarawa State government yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the supply of gas to Nasarawa State.

The MoU for the gas supply to Nasarawa State was signed in Lafia, the capital of Nasarawa State, at the Nasarawa Business Roundtable Meeting organised to explore investment opportunities in the gas sector.

The signing of the MoU ceremony was witnessed by the Nasarawa State governor, Abdullahi Sule; Group Managing Director of NNPC, Mele Kyari and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the executive director gas and power, NNPC ltd-Mallam Muhammad Abdulkabir , the chief executive officer Mr. Bolaji Osunsanya.

Speaking at the event, the Managing Director of GACN, Mr. Olalekan Ogunleye, said The Gas Supply Collaboration by Nasarawa State government, NNPC Ltd and GACN has set out a clear framework through which investors and projects in Nasarawa State would access gas immediately via Virtual Pipeline Solutions (CNG & LNG) ahead of the completion of the AKK Pipeline project.

“This is a Major step in the federal government’s Gas Utilisation Expansion drive being facilitated vigorously by NNPC and GACN. This MoU sets out clear deliverables that are time bound based on securing Gas both on short, medium- and long-term basis on competitive terms.

“As could be recalled, similar MoUs were signed with Kano and Kaduna States a few months ago, and those engagements have now been progressed to Gas Supply Agreement negotiation stage.”

“Evidently, NNPC management continues to drive the commercialisation of gas resources as a national economic development issue, while GACN and other NNPC subsidiaries like NGMC, NGC have clear cut roles and responsibilities to deliver concrete progress and value,” the GACN MD explained.

Also speaking, Governor Sule commended and appealed to the federal government to link the state with the AKK Pipeline project.

Related External Articles

NNPC, GACN, Nasarawa Govt. sign gas supply MoU

 

NNPC, GACN, Nasarawa Sign Gas Supply MoU

 

Nasarawa Government signs MoU with NNPC on Gas supply

Gov Sule Hosts Business Roundtable, Sign MoU On Gas Utilization With NNPC

 

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Metalwork partners with GACN to explore CNG, LNG project development opportunities in Nigeria

The Management of the Gas Aggregation Company Nigeria Limited on Tuesday, 23rd of November, 2021 hosted a trade delegation from Russia under the auspices of the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industries as well as the Nigerians in Diaspora Organization- Russian Chapter.

The Team led by Ivan Klevtsov (CEO of Metalwork) represents over 28 major Russian businesses. The MD of GACN, Mr. Olalekan Ogunleye welcomed the visitors and emphasized that this was the right time to invest in the Nigerian Gas Sector given that the Petroleum Industry Act is now being implemented and the Federal Government of Nigeria has demonstrated unparalleled commitment to Gas development and utilization of Gas as a major economic development tool in Nigeria. He presented an array of opportunities to be explored by the investor groups and provided needed clarifications.

The group expressed interest in investing in LNG and CNG Projects in-country and the meeting agreed on concrete action paths to be pursued while GACN reiterated that it would provide end-to-end support for all serious Gas sector investors.

The engagement was also attended by several Abuja business community representatives including Prince Tokunbo Kayode, SAN (CON) and former President of the Abuja Chambers of Commerce and Industries.

GACN also emphasized its prioritization of support for FGN & NNPC’s Gas sector initiatives such as the Decade of Gas, Autogas and Gas Flare Commercialization, etc. as GACN indeed has evolved into a one-stop-shop for Gas utilization expansion drive and Gas Commercialization Nationwide.

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SENSITISATION FORUM ON INSTITUTIONALIZATION OF THE DIVERSIFICATION OF THE ECONOMY USING NATURAL GAS

The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (FMAFC) organized a series of sensitization forums to create awareness for State Governments and various Stakeholders on the huge potentials of natural gas to generate revenues for the Nigerian economy.

The first in the series of forums took place on 18th & 19th November 20021 at Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The forum was declared open by H.E. Emmanuel Udom, Executive Governor, Akwa Ibom State who was represented by the Honourable Commissioner of Finance.

The Managing Director, GACN delivered a presentation on “GACN as a vehicle for gas supply to the domestic market”. He was represented by Mrs. Yetunde Odejobi,  Manager, Operations.  Mrs. Ruqaiyah Saidu Abubakar,  Public Affairs Advisor, GACN also attended the session.

Other gas sector stakeholders attended the forum and presented papers;  the Nigerian Gas Marketing Company (NGMC)    spoke on “The role of NGMC in enhancing domestic gas utilization” and Zakhem Construction Nigeria Limited spoke on “Gas hubs as catalysts for Power Sector development”.

The forum was interactive as participants engaged in stimulating conversations about the impact of the gas sector on the Nigerian economy. Subsequent sessions are scheduled to take place in Rivers, Imo, and Abia States and FMAFC will announce dates.

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Post-2021 Gas Sector Stakeholders’ Forum Engagement

GACN hosted the 2021 Gas Sector Stakeholders’ Forum themed “the Economic Benefit of the AKK Pipeline (“the AKK Forum”) on 28th and 29th July, 2021 in Kano, Kano State with the objective of sensitizing the business community in the AKK host States and potential investors on the economic benefits of the AKK pipeline, while also presenting interim (virtual) gas supply solutions pending the completion of the AKK pipeline.

Click the link below to read the article published by the News agency of Nigeria on the AKK Forum;

https://nannews.ng/gacn-nnpc-coordinate-post-akk-forum-engagement/

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