In a historic move towards energy diversification and equitable development, the Federal Government has inaugurated the first-ever Liquefied to Compressed Natural Gas (LCNG) hub in North-East Nigeria. The facility, situated in Yola, Adamawa State, marks a milestone in Nigeria’s ‘Decade of Gas’ initiative, championed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.
The commissioning was performed by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, who hailed the Greenville LNG-powered project as a symbol of the possibilities unlocked by strategic public-private partnerships.
Speaking during the flag-off, the minister underscored the project’s national significance, saying, “This LCNG facility is a beacon of hope and opportunity—not just for Adamawa, but for the entire North-East. It demonstrates that the benefits of Nigeria’s gas wealth can and must reach every corner of our country.”
The LCNG facility offers a dual-energy model that converts Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) into Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), making clean, affordable fuel accessible for industrial operations and vehicle use. This, Ekpo noted, creates a sustainable alternative to diesel and petrol and is a game-changer for local economies, energy security, and environmental health.
The minister, quoting President Tinubu’s vision, said that the current administration has made it a national priority to harness Nigeria’s abundant gas resources to power economic transformation, industrial growth, and inclusive development.
“By leveraging cutting-edge technology and innovative delivery models like this LCNG hub, we are not only delivering energy—we are delivering jobs, fostering peace, and igniting progress in previously underserved regions,” Ekpo stated.
He also used the opportunity to appeal to more stakeholders to key into the LCNG framework, calling on gas developers and investors to step in and bridge the energy access gap still facing many Nigerian communities.
The statement, signed by the minister’s spokesman Louis Ibah, emphasized that this latest development aligns with President Tinubu’s broader economic blueprint to make Nigeria a gas-powered, industrially vibrant nation.
With the launch of the Yola LCNG plant, the government has taken a bold step toward ensuring that no region is left behind in Nigeria’s journey to a cleaner, more resilient energy future.