Nigerian Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Heineken Lokpobiri, has emphasized the importance of Ghana learning from Nigeria’s experience in developing a successful oil and gas sector. Speaking at a regional energy summit, Minister Lokpobiri highlighted Nigeria’s decades-long expertise in oil and gas exploration, production, and governance, urging Ghana to adopt best practices to maximize its energy potential.
Nigeria, Africa’s largest oil producer, has navigated various challenges in the sector, including regulatory reforms, local content development, and infrastructure expansion. Minister Lokpobiri pointed out that Ghana, which has made significant strides in oil and gas exploration, can benefit from Nigeria’s lessons to avoid common pitfalls and accelerate sustainable growth.
Ghana’s Minister for Energy, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has expressed interest in strengthening collaboration with Nigeria to enhance Ghana’s oil and gas industry. He acknowledged Nigeria’s leadership in the sector and reiterated Ghana’s commitment to leveraging Nigeria’s expertise for mutual economic benefits.