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). The election took place during the 27th Ministerial Meeting of the forum in Doha, Qatar.
The President also commended the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, on his emergence as President of the 2026 GECF Ministerial Meeting. Tinubu described both appointments as a boost to Nigeria’s leadership role in global gas diplomacy.
According to a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Tinubu expressed confidence that Mshelbila and Ekpo would represent Nigeria with distinction and collaborate with other member nations to promote 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 these positions reflect the international community’s confidence in Nigeria’s leadership and technical expertise in the global gas sector,” the President said.
Tinubu reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to making natural gas the cornerstone of Nigeria’s industrial growth, energy security, and economic transformation under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
“Our country shall remain a dependable voice in advancing equitable energy access and a cleaner energy future,” he added.
