Bayo Ojulari, Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, has announced the completion of the main line of the Ajaokuta-Kano-Kaduna (AKK) gas pipeline, marking a major milestone in Nigeria’s energy infrastructure development.
Ojulari made the disclosure on Sunday after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu in Lagos, highlighting the significance of the achievement for the country’s gas sector. He confirmed that the company has successfully completed the “welding of the main line of the AKK gas pipeline,” a critical step toward the operationalisation of the project.
The AKK gas pipeline, designed to transport natural gas from the gas-rich Ajaokuta region to northern Nigeria, is expected to enhance domestic gas supply, support industrialisation, and strengthen the country’s power generation capacity. Completion of the main line paves the way for subsequent phases, including testing, commissioning, and eventual delivery of gas to end-users across the pipeline route.
Ojulari noted that the progress reflects NNPC’s commitment to expanding Nigeria’s gas infrastructure and ensuring energy security, while also creating opportunities for investment and industrial growth along the pipeline corridor. He stated that the project aligns with the government’s broader strategy to harness the country’s natural gas resources for economic development.
The CEO further emphasized that the AKK pipeline is poised to transform the gas market in Nigeria by providing a reliable and efficient supply of gas for power plants, industries, and households, reducing dependency on imported fuels and boosting the domestic energy mix.
The announcement has been welcomed by stakeholders in the energy sector as a critical step toward realising Nigeria’s potential as a major gas-producing and industrial hub in Africa. Completion of the main line signals that the project is on track to meet its targeted milestones, reinforcing confidence in the country’s energy infrastructure plans.
