The Minister for Energy and Green Transition of Ghana, Hon. John Abdulai Jinapor, on Friday, 7th February 2025, held a bilateral engagement with the Minister of State, Petroleum Resources (Gas) of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra.
The two leaders discussed matters concerning the West African Gas Pipeline (WAGP) Project, particularly the advancement of the legislative amendment process.
The two were of the view that these amendments were essential to ensuring fiscal and regulatory harmony among all WAGP member states, which will enhance the operational efficiency and long-term sustainability of the project.
Given Ghana’s strategic role in this initiative, the meeting discussed how the two countries could collaborate to accelerate the legislative processes required for the successful implementation of the amendments and to strengthen Ghana and Nigeria’s partnership in advancing the objectives of the WAGP Project for the collective benefit of all member states.
The meeting was attended by other key stakeholders such as the Chairman, the Board of West African Pipeline Company (WAPCO), the Director General of West African Gas Pipeline Authority, the Chief Executive of the Volta River Authority (VRA), the Chief Executive of the Ghana National Petroleum Cooperation (GNPC), the Chief Director, and officials of the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
