The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced that the Ajaokuta – Kaduna – Kano (AKK) Gas Pipeline has successfully crossed the River Niger, boosting the hope of the projects completion by Q4 2025.
The Group Chief Executive officer of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited NNPC Ltd, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, made the significant milestones announcement while he delivered a Keynote Address at the 24th NOG Energy Week held on Tuesday, 1st July 2025, said the feat was achieved through effective and innovative contract reengineering and industry collaboration.
The Group CEO in a statement issued and signed by the Company said the feat, which was possible through the Industry wide Security Interventions led by NNPC Ltd; will assist in boosting crude oil production.
He however, called for more Investments to boost production, adding that NNPCL Ltd, has been able to turn the narrative around by consistently meeting its cash – call obligations to Joint Venture Operations .
Bashir Ojulari stated that the Petroleum Industry Act ( PIA 2021) has placed NNPC Ltd. In a good position to live up to its responsibilities of leading the Industry in financing projects.
On his vision for the #NOG2025, he said he would like the conference to transition from a talk shop to one where performances are celebrated and investment deals closed.
