By: The Sun Nigeria

Ekpo stated this on Thursday, at the 5th Ministerial Meeting of the Steering Committee of the TSGP involving Nigeria, Algeria and Niger, at a meeting with Algerian President, Abdelmadjid Tebboune.

The Minister reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to the successful delivery of the TSGP, describing it as an initiative that will strengthen energy security across Africa.

The Minister disclosed that technical and commercial discussions would continue among stakeholders, to strengthen the framework required for the project’s implementation.

He disclosed that officials from the three countries have reviewed the latest feasibility reports and resolved that the project proceeds.

“We’ve talked about the Transatlantic Gas Pipeline and the President of Algeria has expressed his interest in the completion of the project. I assure him that on the part of Nigeria, we will do everything possible to ensure the project sees the light of the day.

This project means a lot to the three countries in terms of industrialisation and job creation”, he said.

The Minister pledged to work closely with his counterparts in Algeria and Niger, as well as the national oil companies of the three countries, to accelerate the project implementation.

On his part, President Tebboune reaffirmed Algeria’s commitment to the project.

He expressed confidence that with the political will demonstrated by the three governments, the pipeline will move from planning to execution.

He noted that when completed, the project would deliver energy security, investment opportunities and sustainable development for millions of people across Africa and beyond.