The Federal Government is taking steps to implement the gas master plan, to ensure the oil and gas sector contributes to lifting the standard of living of Nigerians, promote the petrochemical industry and the production of fertiliser. Deputy Business Editor, Simeon Ebulu and Energy Reporter, John Ofikhenua, examine the master plan and the Petroleum Minister’s strategy in actualising it. For decades, Nigerians have consistently expressed concerns, not only about nation’s mono-product economy, but also about the management of its oil and gas. As far back as the 1970s, people have canvassed ideas about the need to rethink the nation’s approach to the management of this depleting resource to ensure that the oil and gas industry positively impacts on the lives of Nigerians. Read More
