The Federal Government has said it is taking concrete steps to build a resilient local energy supply chain to cushion Nigeria against global disruptions that have increasingly threatened the stability of cross-border energy operations.
Speaking at the 2025 Nigeria Annual International Conference and Exhibition of the Society of Petroleum Engineers in Lagos, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, said Nigeria could no longer afford to rely solely on international supply chains amid rising uncertainties globally.
Lokpobiri explained that these efforts are part of the government’s broader strategy to fortify the country’s energy ecosystem while expanding opportunities for local players.
He noted that the administration of President Tinubu has pursued deliberate and investment-driven reforms to position Nigeria as a preferred destination for energy investment.