Leaders of Shell Energy Nigeria have called on the Federal Government and other key stakeholders in the energy industry to implement consistent and coordinated measures aimed at attracting and retaining long-term investments in Nigeria’s gas sector.
Speaking at the 3rd Gas Investment Forum held in Lagos, Markus Hector, General Manager of Shell Energy Nigeria, and Ralph Gbobo, Managing Director of Shell Nigeria Gas, emphasized that natural gas remains central to Nigeria’s economic growth, industrialisation, and energy transition agenda.
Hector noted that while Nigeria holds one of the largest proven gas reserves in the world, the full potential of the sector can only be realized through stable policies, reliable infrastructure, and investor-friendly frameworks that encourage both local and international participation.
“Gas is not just a transition fuel for Nigeria — it is the foundation for sustainable industrial growth, power generation, and cleaner energy development,” Hector stated. “To unlock its value, we must ensure consistent policies that give investors confidence in long-term returns.”
In his remarks, Gbobo highlighted Shell’s continued commitment to Nigeria’s domestic gas development, citing the company’s ongoing investments in pipeline expansion, gas processing, and distribution networks that serve key industrial hubs across the country.
“At Shell Nigeria Gas, we see firsthand how reliable access to gas transforms industries, creates jobs, and drives innovation,” Gbobo said. “However, achieving scale requires partnership — between government, private operators, and financiers — to address infrastructure gaps and pricing challenges.”
The forum brought together senior government officials, industry leaders, and energy experts to discuss strategies for boosting gas supply, financing major projects like the Ajaokuta–Kaduna–Kano (AKK) pipeline, and positioning Nigeria as a competitive hub in the global gas market.
Both Shell executives reaffirmed that a stable regulatory environment, coupled with infrastructure development and local content growth, will be critical in making Nigeria’s gas sector a cornerstone of its economic diversification and energy security efforts.
