President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, inaugurated the Seplat Energy ANOH Gas Processing Plant situated at Assa Community in Ohaji Egbema Local Government Area of Imo.
The president performed the inauguration virtually.
The plant, built by the ANOH Gas Processing Plant Company, is a joint venture owned equally by Seplat Energy and the Nigerian Gas Infrastructure Company, a subsidiary of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).
The facility reportedly “attained mechanical completion in December 2023 without recordable Lost Time Incident across 12 million man-hours”.
Tinubu commended Seplat Energy and its partners for their dedication to advancing Nigeria’s energy agenda.
He described the inauguration as a great mark of achievement, demonstrating teamwork, commitment and dedication to duty.
He congratulated all the players in the nation’s oil and gas sector on their effort in fulfilling his administration’s dream in 11 months of his assumption of office.
“This event is highly significant and demonstrates the administration’s determination to accelerate the development of critical gas infrastructure geared at demonstrably enhancing the supply of energy to boost industrial growth and create employment opportunities and future prosperity for the nation.
“The project also fully aligns with the decade of gas initiative and our quest to create value from the nation’s abundant gas asset while eliminating gas flaring and celebrating industrialisation.
“I wish to assure the Nigerian people that indeed this project represents only the beginning as the Federal Government is stepping up its coordination of other landmark projects and initiatives that will ensure the earliest possible realisation of gas fuel for prosperity in abundance,” he said.
The Board Chairman of Seplat Energy, Mr Udoma Udo Udoma, spoke on the strategic importance of the ANOH project.
According to him, the ANOH gas project strongly aligns with Seplat Energy’s mission of leading Nigeria’s energy transition with accessible, affordable and reliable energy that drives social and economic prosperity.
“As a testament of our pledge to Nigeria, in partnership with the NNPC Ltd, we have delivered this project that will support the current administration’s drive for industrialisation and growth of the economy through low-cost reliable power.
“To put this into context, if all of the gas from this plant went into the power sector, it would produce enough electricity to transform the lives of over five million people.
“Given that Nigeria’s population is growing at a rate of over five million per annum, we need one of these plants a year, every year, just to meet the demand of our new arrivals.
“We all have work to do. We appreciate the unwavering support of our partner, NNPCL, the cordial relationship with our host communities, Imo Government and the support of all the stakeholders that are too many to mention,” he said.
Also, Mr Roger Brown, the Chief Executive Officer of the company, said they were pleased with the progressive reforms of the Federal Government, citing the Executive Orders signed by the president on March 24 to enhance investments in greenfield gas development and midstream capital projects.
“The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority recently improved gas prices under the DSO to trigger off further investments to the domestic gas sector – our ANOH gas plant will benefit from these reforms and incentives.
“No doubt, the ANOH’s gas will further reduce Nigeria’s carbon intensity and increase energy supplied to the Nigerian domestic market,” he said.
Also, the Group CEO of NNPCL, Mr Mele Kyari, said that the collaborative effort between Seplat Energy and the Nigerian Gas Infrastructure Company in bringing the ANOH Plant to fruition were remarkable.
“The ANOH Gas Processing Plant, being commissioned by NNPCL and our partner is in line with Nigeria’s decade of gas agenda and particularly consistent with the administration’s efforts to boost gas supply in the domestic market,” he said.
The Imo Governor, Sen. Hope Uzodinma, represented by Deputy Gov. Chinyere Ekomaru, congratulated Seplat Energy on the completion of the project and expressed delight at the opportunities that lie ahead of the state on account of the successful completion of the ANOH plant.
The Minister of State, Petroleum Resources (Gas), Mr Ekperikpe Ekpo, said that “with a capacity of 600 million standard cubic feet per day, the ANOH Gas Processing Plant is a shining example of advancement.
“This plant will greatly advance the availability of domestic gas which will boost power generation and hasten industrialisation,” Ekpo said.
A phase one processing capacity of 300 million standard cubic feet per day, the plant is expected to deliver dry gas, condensate and Liquified Petroleum Gas to domestic and international markets.

Amid rampant terrorism and financial misconduct, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has reaffirmed its dedication to combatting terrorism financing as a means to curtail illicit financial flows.
The commitment was reiterated by the ICPC Chairman, Dr Musa Aliyu, SAN, during a Multi-Stakeholders’ “National Dialogue on Preventing Terrorism Financing and Violent Extremism,” organized by the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre on Wednesday, in partnership with Transparency International in Nigeria, and the Inter-Governmental Action Against Money Laundering in West Africa, held at the Abuja Continental Hotel, Abuja.
The spokesperson for the ICPC, Demola Bakare, revealed the development in a statement, yesterday.
He noted that the ICPC Chairman in his address emphasised the commission’s role as a beacon of hope, particularly in Nigeria’s North-Eastern region.
Demola said, “He underscored ICPC’s relentless efforts in conveying a resolute message to the Nigerian populace, affirming its steadfast commitment to combat terrorism financing directly.
“According to him, by targeting the root causes of illicit financial flows, ICPC aims not only to disrupt terrorist funding channels but also to uphold the integrity of global financial systems.
“The ICPC Chairman also outlined the Commission’s determination to dismantle intricate networks facilitating illicit financial flows, which sustain terrorism through arms procurement, terrorist recruitment, and operational logistics.
“He stressed the essential nature of addressing terrorism financing, highlighting its pivotal role in debilitating extremist groups’ operational capacities and restoring peace and security to the northeast region of the country.”
He added that Aliyu identified poverty and illiteracy as key drivers of terrorism in Nigeria, noting that addressing these underlying issues is imperative to combat extremism and violent dissent.
The ICPC boss emphasized the direct correlation between governance failures, corruption, and the prevalence of poverty and illiteracy, emphasizing the ICPC’s proactive role in combating these vices to prevent the proliferation of extremism and terrorism.
Recognizing the complexity of the fight against terrorism financing, Dr Aliyu emphasized ICPC’s readiness to lead collaborative efforts with international partners, law enforcement agencies, and financial institutions, noting that ICPC’s efforts not only align with its mandate to prevent and combat corruption but also play a crucial role in safeguarding national and global security against the scourge of terrorism.
He said that through a comprehensive strategy encompassing identification, tracking, and disruption of illicit funds fueling terrorist activities, the ICPC is upholding its mandate to combat corruption and significantly contribute to national and global security.
Meanwhile, the Executive Director of CISLAC, Auwal Musa, has echoed concerns over the escalating financing of terrorist activities in Nigeria, citing adverse global terrorism indices and recent government identifications of entities involved in terrorism financing.
The CISLAC boss stressed the need for collective action among stakeholders to combat terrorism and its adverse effects on poverty rates and internal displacement in the country.
Similarly, Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, highlighted the prolonged suffering endured by Nigerians in the Northeast due to insurgency, banditry, and kidnapping.
The EFCC chairman said that despite numerous interventions, the situation persists, necessitating collaborative efforts among anti-graft agencies, and military and para-military organizations to combat terrorism financing effectively.

The Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, yesterday, refuted allegations that the Federal Government is planning to utilize N20 trillion from the Pension Fund for infrastructure projects.
The Minister, in a press statement in Abuja, yesterday, underscored the government’s adherence to established regulations governing pension funds, assuring that there were no plans to transgress these legal boundaries.
Edun highlighted the stringent regulatory framework governing the pension industry, akin to other sectors within the financial domain.
He reiterated the government’s commitment to upholding these regulations to safeguard the interests of workers’ pensions.
The Minister’s remarks came in response to widespread public outcry following the government’s earlier announcement of its purported plans to tap into the N20 trillion pension funds for infrastructure development initiatives.
Addressing the public concern, Edun emphasized, “It has come to my notice that there are stories making rounds that the federal government plans to illegally access the hard-earned savings and pension contributions of workers. Nothing could be farther from the truth.”
Edun clarified that the government’s discussions, including those held at the Federal Executive Council, were centered on exploring avenues within the existing legal frameworks to maximize the utilization of pension funds for driving investments in strategic growth sectors.
“The Federal Government has no intention whatsoever to go beyond those limitations and go outside those bounds which are there to safeguard the pensions of workers,” he asserted.
Moreover, Edun shed light on the ongoing dialogues within the financial sector, involving key stakeholders, to explore innovative funding mechanisms aimed at stimulating economic growth, job creation, and poverty alleviation.
He emphasized that these discussions did not entail compromising the safety or increasing the risk associated with pension fund investments.
“It is an ongoing conversation, a challenge and a test for the best and brightest in the financial industry to come up with solutions that while safeguarding the long-term savings of workers, do provide an avenue that can help to boost growth in the economy,” Edun concluded.
The Minister’s statement sought to allay fears and clarify the government’s stance amidst mounting concerns over the management and utilization of pension funds for national development initiatives.