Governor Usman Ododo of Kogi State announced the groundbreaking of five mini-liquefied natural gas (LNG) plants, a project by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited. The plants are expected to position Kogi as a key player in the energy sector, improving energy access, generating employment, attracting investments, and stimulating economic activities in the state.
Usman Ododo, governor of Kogi, says the development of five mini-liquefied natural gas plants in Kogi by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited will position the state as a key player in the energy sector.
Ododo hailed the project as a significant milestone that supports his administration’s goal of making Kogi a key centre for energy and industrial development in Nigeria. “This project is not just about gas production; it is about economic transformation, job creation, and ensuring that our state plays a central role in Nigeria’s energy future.”
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