President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Dr. Philip Mshelbila, managing director of Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG), on his election as Secretary-General of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) at the 27th Ministerial Meeting of the Forum held in Doha, Qatar.
He also hailed the emergence of the minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperipe Ekpo, as President of the 2026 GECF Ministerial Meeting.
The President, in a statement on Thursday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said the development will further consolidate Nigeria’s leadership in global gas diplomacy.
Tinubu also expressed confidence that Mshelbila and Ekpo will represent Nigeria with distinction and work with other member nations to strengthen cooperation, stability, and inclusivity in the global gas market.
“The Nigerian government is proud of Mshelbila’s election as secretary-general and Ekpo’s emergence as president of the GECF Ministerial meeting, as the two positions reflect the international community’s confidence in Nigeria’s leadership and technical expertise in the global gas sector.
“Natural gas remains the cornerstone of Nigeria’s industrial growth, energy security, and economic transformation under our administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
“Our country shall remain a dependable voice in advancing equitable energy access and a cleaner energy future,” President Tinubu said.
