The Federal Government has highlighted the huge multiplier impact of the Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AKK) Gas Pipeline Project on the nation’s economic growth and industrialisation. This was made known during a recent visit by three cabinet Ministers to the AKK Gas Pipeline Project Site in Kaduna, where they inspected the River Kaduna crossing milestone of the project.
The Ministers, including the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun; Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mr. Mohammed Idris Malagi; and Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, were impressed by the progress made so far on the project.
According to the Minister of Finance, Mr. Wale Edun, the AKK Gas pipeline is crucial for this administration, as it will deliver the critical infrastructure needed to trigger the nation’s economic growth and industrialisation. “The AKK Gas Pipeline is the pipeline of prosperity, which is very dear to the President, because it will deliver the critical infrastructure needed to trigger the nation’s economic growth and industrialisation,” Edun added.
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mr. Mohammed Idris Malagi, described the AKK Gas Pipeline Project as a testimony to the fact that the Federal Government’s “Decade of Gas” has commenced in earnest. “Nigerians should be proud of the AKK Gas Pipeline project. With the delivery of this project, the prosperity that Mr. President is always talking about is unravelling right before our eyes,” he said.
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, emphasized that the gas pipeline is part of the Federal Government’s many efforts to harness the nation’s abundant gas resources towards improving power generation, revamping ailing industries, and creating employment opportunities in the country.
The Group CEO of NNPC Ltd, Mr. Mele Kyari, assured the Ministers that the project will be delivered by the end of the first quarter of 2025. “Without promising too much, we assure you that this Project will be delivered on schedule. Our mission is to work towards delivering it by December this year. But we are confident this project will be delivered by 1st Quarter of 2025,” Kyari informed the visiting Ministers.
The AKK Gas Pipeline is a 40-inch, 614km linear pipeline system running from Ajaokuta in Kogi State to Kano, with associated intermediate, terminal gas facilities and other related equipment to transport natural gas to off-takers at Abuja, Kaduna, and Kano.
The completion of the AKK gas pipeline is expected to herald the much-needed economic and industrial revival in Kaduna State, according to the Governor of Kaduna State, represented by his Deputy, Dr. Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe. “If you know about the Kakuri Industrial Area and how most of our factories there have become moribund, you will understand why we in Kaduna State are all excited about the AKK Gas Pipeline. Without doubt, the pipeline will revamp our industries and bring about a huge impact on our people. We can’t wait for it to be completed,” the Governor added.
The AKK Gas Pipeline Project is a significant milestone in the Federal Government’s efforts to harness the nation’s gas resources for economic growth and industrialisation. With its completion, Nigeria is poised to witness a significant boost in economic activity, industrialisation, and employment opportunities.
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