Photo caption: Akachukwu Nwokedi
The President of the Nigerian Gas Association, Mr Akachukwu Nwokedi, was appointed as the Regional Coordinator for the union’s activities in Africa by the International Gas Union at the recent World Gas Conference in Beijing, China.
The NGA said the appointment recognised the “significant” contributions of Nwokedi and the association to the advancement of gas as a catalyst for energy security across the continent while reaffirming Nigeria’s leadership position in Africa’s gas industry.
In a release on Wednesday, it was stated that in this role, Nwokedi would be the principal link between the IGU and African member nations, ensuring that African perspectives are effectively represented in global gas policy discussions.
“His responsibilities will include advocating for policies that support natural gas development across the continent, facilitating knowledge transfer among industry stakeholders, coordinating regional events to promote collaboration, and providing critical analysis of regional developments to inform IGU’s global strategies,” the statement read partly.
Nwokedi is taking over from Khaled Abubakr from Egypt as the IGU’s Regional Coordinator for Africa.
“The appointment represents both an honour and a profound responsibility. It acknowledges Nigeria’s leadership in Africa’s gas sector while providing an important platform to advocate for sustainable energy solutions that will drive economic development across our continent. I look forward to strengthening collaboration between African nations and the global gas community,” Nwokedi said.
