The Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, yesterday inaugurated the first-ever Liquefied to Compressed Natural Gas (LCNG) hub in the North-east of Nigeria, describing it as a testament to the potential of public-private collaboration in advancing the federal government’s ‘Decade of Gas’ agenda. In his speech at the event, which took place in Yola, Adamawa state, the minister mentioned that through the project by Greenville LNG, the country was setting a new benchmark for energy accessibility and sustainability. “The strategic location of this facility in the North-east also carries deep significance. For far too long, this region has faced infrastructural challenges that have limited its full economic potential. “This facility in Yola marks a significant turning point. It is a beacon of hope and opportunity, not only for Adamawa state but for the entire region. It demonstrates that the benefits of Nigeria’s vast natural gas resources can and must reach every corner of our country,” he added. A statement by his spokesman, Louis Ibah, quoted Ekpo as saying that President Bola

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