L-R:, The Executive Vice President (Upstream), NNPC Limited, Mr. Udobong Ntia, Minister of State for Gas, Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo and Gov. Umo Eno during the visit at Government House, Uyo.
By Anietie Akpan
In a major move aimed at strengthening the oil and gas sector and attracting strategic investments, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has approved office accommodation for the establishment of a SEPLAT Energy office at the Udom Emmanuel Towers in Uyo.
The approval was granted during a courtesy visit to the Governor on Friday, June 6, by the Honourable Minister of State for Gas, Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, and the Executive Vice President (Upstream), NNPC Limited, Mr. Udobong Ntia, at Government House, Uyo.
In a release from his Media Unit, Governor Eno commended SEPLAT (formerly ExxonMobil) for its commitment to deepening investment in Akwa Ibom’s energy sector and announced the State’s readiness to host the Gas Aggregator Conference in July.
He emphasized that the state remains focused on building the infrastructure needed to attract and sustain meaningful investments.
The Governor also expressed gratitude to former Governor Udom Emmanuel for his foresight in building the iconic 21-storey Udom Emmanuel Towers, which today serves as a hub for multinational corporations, including the upcoming SEPLAT presence.
“As we continue to build critical infrastructure, Nigeria and the global investment community will increasingly look to Akwa Ibom,” the Governor said.
He further applauded the role of the Gas Aggregation Company of Nigeria in expanding access and value within the gas sector, and reiterated the state’s unwavering commitment to federal partnerships that drive economic development.
Looking ahead to the Gas Aggregator Conference, scheduled to hold in Uyo in July 2025, the Governor assured the delegation of the state’s full support.
He pledged that Akwa Ibom will provide all necessary logistics, hospitality, and security support to ensure the success of the high-level industry event.
He also reaffirmed that flagship projects such as the Ibom Deep Seaport, Ibom Industrial City, expanded aviation development, and maritime infrastructure are progressing steadily—backed by a growing network of digital infrastructure and support systems designed to position the state for future growth.
In their respective remarks, the Ekpo, and Ntia, thanked Governor Eno for his warm reception and reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to working closely with Akwa Ibom State to unlock the full potential of the gas value chain.
