‘AKK Gas Pipeline, Crucial Component Of Industrialisation, Economic Prosperity

Idris said the project is the country’s largest domestic gas pipeline endeavour till date.

The minister in a statement also said the project remains the critical link between economic development and security, stressing that many security challenges in Northern Nigeria stemmed from economic deprivation, which can be alleviated by job creation and economic prosperity.

He consequently said the project will transform Northern Nigeria’s economic and industrial landscape.

Idris spoke during a site visit to River Kaduna AKK Gas Pipeline Project in company with the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, Minister of State, Gas Resources, Ekperikpe Ekpo, and the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPCL, Mele Kyari.

He said the project will unleash the immediate potential of the region.

The minister said the project is a crucial component of Nigeria’s industrialization and economic prosperity agenda under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, underscoring it as the country’s largest domestic gas pipeline endeavour to date.

Furthermore, He pointed out the critical link between economic development and security, stressing that many security challenges in Northern Nigeria stemmed from economic deprivation, which can be alleviated by job creation and economic prosperity.

The statement which was signed by his media aide, Rabiu Ibrahim reads in part: “The AKK project is focused on unleashing the immense economic potential of Northern Nigeria. The gas that will be transported will bring much-needed energy to homes, businesses, and industries, and will also be available for enabling transportation and bringing down its cost.

“The continuation and fast-tracking of this project — Nigeria’s biggest domestic gas pipeline project so far—by the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Administration is a testament to the President’s commitment to the industrialization and economic prosperity of every part of the country.

“Energizing homes, farms, and industries are pivotal for large-scale job creation,” Idris stated while emphasizing the project’s potential to significantly boost the agriculture value chain — Northern Nigeria’s economic backbone.

Idris highlighted the nationwide impact of similar projects, mentioning that last month saw the commissioning of three vital gas infrastructure projects in the Niger Delta.

He announced that another visit would take place on Saturday to Rivers State to inspect the OB3 Pipeline River Niger Crossing Project, another transformational gas initiative.

He added that the AKK would boost the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas, Pi-CNG, saying it has already attracted over $50 million in private investments.

“This initiative aims to establish CNG conversion and refuelling facilities across the nation, furthering Nigeria’s commitment to leveraging its abundant gas resources”.

“Idris expressed confidence in President Tinubu’s vision for the “Decade of Gas,” which seeks to harness Nigeria’s gas resources for comprehensive national development.

“The AKK pipeline project is a beacon of hope, promising to revive, restore, and revitalize economic prospects for all Nigerians.”