President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Dr. Philip Mshelbila, Managing Director of Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG), on his election as Secretary-General of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) during the Forum’s 27th Ministerial Meeting held in Doha, Qatar.
The President also extended his felicitations to the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, on his emergence as President of the 2026 GECF Ministerial Meeting, describing the development as a testament to Nigeria’s growing influence and leadership in global gas diplomacy.
President Tinubu expressed confidence that both Dr. Mshelbila and Minister Ekpo would represent Nigeria with excellence and work collaboratively with other member countries to enhance cooperation, stability, and inclusivity in the global gas market.
“The Nigerian government is proud of Dr. Mshelbila’s election as Secretary-General and Minister Ekpo’s emergence as President of the GECF Ministerial Meeting. These achievements underscore the international community’s confidence in Nigeria’s leadership and technical competence within the global gas sector,” the President said.
Reaffirming his administration’s commitment to energy development, President Tinubu noted that natural gas remains central to Nigeria’s industrial growth, energy security, and economic transformation under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
A statement issued by
Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President (Information and Strategy) quoted the president as saying
“Our country shall continue to be a dependable voice in advancing equitable energy access and a cleaner energy future.”
