Jarigbe Hails Tinubu’s Downstream Sector Reforms, As Nigeria Delegation Heads to Gastech 2025

By Ekanem Asuquo

 Chairman of the Senate Committee on Gas, Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe, has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what he described as bold and transformative reforms in Nigeria’s downstream sector.

Speaking ahead of his trip to Milan for the Gastech 2025 Conference, Senator Jarigbe noted that the Federal Government’s policy thrust has revolutionized the downstream sector, restored investor confidence, showcased Nigeria’s vast energy potential, and guaranteed price flexibility in line with market forces.

“The innovative reforms of President Tinubu’s administration have repositioned the downstream sector, making it more attractive to investors and opening new opportunities for growth,” Jarigbe said.

The lawmaker, who represents Cross River North, is leading Nigeria’s official delegation to the four-day global energy summit. 

He is attending alongside top officials, including the Minister of State for Gas, the Minister of State for Industry, business mogul Alhaji Aliko Dangote, and the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited.

Gastech is one of the world’s premier platforms for shaping conversations on natural gas, LNG, hydrogen, and climate technologies.

 Nigeria’s strong presence reflects the administration’s drive to reposition the country as Africa’s hub for gas development and energy transition.

Senator Jarigbe has been instrumental in advancing gas policy reforms and attracting investment into the sector.

 Under his leadership, Cross River State is already being positioned for the establishment of a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Mother Station and an LNG Processing Plant ,projects expected to boost jobs, industry, and national energy security.

Nigeria's participation in Milan is focused on strengthening international partnerships, showcasing Nigeria’s gas opportunities, and driving foreign investment into the nation’s evolving energy landscape.