FG calls for pragmatic global energy transition at ADIPEC 2025

Abdullateef Fowewe

Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, has urged the global energy sector to adopt a pragmatic approach to energy transition that emphasises natural gas development and access, especially in emerging markets.

This was gathered in a statement on Wednesday by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation.

Speaking on Wednesday at ADIPEC 2025 during the flagship Ministerial panel titled “Global Shifts: Navigating an Era of Diverging Priorities,” Ekpo highlighted the balancing act faced by countries like Nigeria.

He said, “As advanced economies accelerate decarbonisation, emerging markets face the dual challenge of meeting growing domestic demand while contributing to the net-zero agenda.”

The Minister stressed the importance of equitable energy access, cautioning, “We cannot decarbonise to poverty.”

He called for stronger partnerships to attract investment, develop gas-value chains, and promote energy equity.

Ekpo also emphasised the need for updated regulatory frameworks, stating they “must evolve to match investment flows.”