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Domestic gas optimisation key to energy transition — Sylva
The Federal Government said it would optimise the country’s abundant gas resource to achieve transition to low carbon energy sources.
Timipre Sylva, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, said this assertion at the 2021 Society of Petroleum Engineers, SPE, Nigeria Annual International Conference and Exhibition, NAICE, on Tuesday in Lagos.
According reports, the conference has as its theme: “The Future of Energy – A Trilogy of Determinants: Climate Change, Public Health, and the Global Oil Market.”
Mr Sylva said: “The scenario being projected by some energy experts is that energy transition to low carbon energy sources would make the world a better living place with a cleaner climate.
“I believe so too, likewise the Government of Nigeria.”
He, however, faulted the assumption that the transition to the use of low carbon energy solutions must happen simultaneously across the globe.
The minister noted that those pushing for the move failed to take into account the different socio-economic, political and developmental peculiarities of individual nations.
“Let me state categorically that our approach towards the climate-change-net-zero-emission debate is to optimise the use of our abundant gas resource domestically as a transition fuel option towards meeting our Nationally Determined Contributions on climate change.
“As a government, we are determined to encourage more penetration of natural gas and its derivatives for domestic utilisation, power generation, gas-based industries and propulsion in all aspects of the national economy.
“This would in a fundamental manner address the great challenge posed by volatile oil market, the environmental issues and public health concerns,” said Silva.
He said it was obvious that the world was migrating from a fossil fuel-based economy to renewable energy.
This, he added, had engendered a corresponding decline in hydrocarbon including possible divestiture in the sector as deliberate frameworks were being championed to discourage extraction of carbon-laden resources.
The minister noted that the COVID-19 pandemic had further exacerbated the investment decline.
Mr Sylva said the government was, therefore, collaborating with its global partners in exploring policies, technologies and investments.
He said this was aimed at addressing the challenge of migrating from carbon dependent fuels in order to meet its commitment to the Paris Agreement.
“It is our belief that the distinguished Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) will be in the forefront of our quest to achieve the desired balance of clean environment, safe public health and a renewed global oil market.
“This SPE Annual International Conference and Exhibition will be an appropriate platform to bring to the front-burner the critical discussions that would forge a robust and implementable clean energy solutions pathway for Nigeria,” the minister said.
The Chief Executive Officer of Seplat Petroleum Development Company Plc, Roger Brown, said the company was committed to the aspirations of Nigeria and would continue to invest towards the objective.
Represented by Effiong Okon, Executive Director of Operations, Seplat, Mr Brown, commended the government for initiating projects and programmes to boost gas development in Nigeria.
He said the programmes included the National Gas Expansion Programme, National Gas Transportation Network Code and Nigeria Gas Flare Commercialisation Programme.
According to him, the construction of infrastructures such as the NLNG Train 7 Project, Ajaokuta- Kaduna-Kano, AKK, and the Obiafu-Obrikon-Oben, OB3, pipelines will help deepen gas utilisation in Nigeria.
Mr Brown said Seplat would continue to make investments to support the vision of the government, adding that the company was currently supplying 30 per cent of gas to the electricity sector.
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Vice-President Kashim Shettima has expressed his heartfelt condolences over the passing of Pa Ayo Adebanjo, a renowned leader of the Afenifere group, who died on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, at the age of 96.
In a condolence message issued on Monday in Abuja, Shettima described Pa Adebanjo as a champion of a more equitable and progressive Nigeria.
Shettima acknowledged Pa Adebanjo’s extensive contributions to Nigeria’s democratic journey, highlighting his roles as Organising Secretary of the Action Group and leader of the National Democratic Coalition (NADE) during the military era.
He lauded Pa Adebanjo’s unwavering commitment to advocating for a better Nigeria, even in his final days.
The Vice-President eulogised Pa Adebanjo as one of the greatest titans in Nigeria’s political history, whose departure marks a significant chapter in the country’s history.
He noted that, in African tradition, the passing of an elderly person like Pa Adebanjo takes with them a vital part of the nation’s history
Shettima extended his condolences to Pa Adebanjo’s family, particularly his 94-year-old wife, Chief Christy Ayo-Adebanjo, and expressed hope that they would find the strength to bear the irreparable loss.
Pa Adebanjo is survived by his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildre
President Bola Tinubu has commiserated with Gov. Seyi Makinde, his family and the people of Oyo State, over the death of his elder brother, Sunday Makinde.
The president, in a condolence message issued on Monday, said that the loss of a loved one, especially a cherished elder brother, is a profound sorrow.
“In this time of mourning, I want you to know that I, along with many others, stand with you and your family.
“We pray for strength and comfort as you navigate this irreplaceable loss. I hope you find comfort in the memories you shared and the impact he had on those around him.
“This moment reminds us of the importance of family, unity and love—values that your family has always exemplified and that we all hold dear.
“May these values strengthen you and your loved ones in this time of grief,” he said.
Tinubu prayed for the peaceful repose of the deceased’s soul and for the Almighty to grant the governor and his family the strength to navigate this challenging time.
“Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and that you are not alone in this period.
“You can count on my unwavering support and assistance during this difficult time,” the president said.
The Federal Government, through the Federal Civil Service Commission, has announced the commencement of recruitment into various positions within the Federal Civil Service.
In a statement on Monday by the FCSC’s Head of Press and Public Relations, Taiwo Hassan, he disclosed that interested and eligible Nigerians can apply for the available positions through the commission’s official recruitment portal.
He stated that applicants are to apply for only one position.
The statement read, “The Federal Civil Service Commission is receiving applications for various vacancies in the Federal Civil Service. The vacancy announcement is published on the commission’s website: www.fedcivilservice.gov.ng and in national newspapers.
“Eligible applicants are to apply for only one position via the application link: https://recruitment.fedcivilservice.gov.ng. Applicants who are physically challenged should state the nature of their disability.
“Applicants are to upload the following documents as applicable: I) Curriculum Vitae, II) Ph.D/Master’s Degree Certificate, III) Degree/HND/NCE Certificate, IV) WAEC/NECO/NABTEB Certificate, V) Primary School Certificate, VI) NYSC discharge/exemption/exclusion certificate, VII) Birth Certificate/Declaration of Age, VIII) Local Government Identification, IX) Recent Passport photograph.
“All applications are to be submitted on or before Monday, 10th March, 2025.”
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