In a move to enhance energy cooperation, Ghana’s Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, held a bilateral engagement with Nigeria’s Minister of State, Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo. The meeting, which took place at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra on February 7, 2025, focused on the West African Gas Pipeline (WAGP) Project.
The two leaders discussed the advancement of the legislative amendment process, emphasizing the need for fiscal and regulatory harmony among all WAGP member states. This harmony is crucial for enhancing the project’s operational efficiency and long-term sustainability. Given Ghana’s strategic role in the initiative, the meeting explored ways to accelerate the legislative processes required for the successful implementation of the amendments.
The engagement also aimed to strengthen the partnership between Ghana and Nigeria in advancing the objectives of the WAGP Project. The project’s success will benefit all member states, promoting regional energy cooperation and economic growth.
Other key stakeholders attended the meeting, including representatives from the West African Pipeline Company (WAPCO), the West African Gas Pipeline Authority, the Volta River Authority (VRA), and the Ghana National Petroleum Cooperation (GNPC). The collective effort demonstrates the commitment of Ghana and Nigeria to ensuring the success of the WAGP Project.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
