RismadarVoice Reporters
June 26, 2026
The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its support for global efforts to drastically reduce methane emissions in the fossil fuel sector.
In a formal communication to the British Government, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, said the government supports the United Kingdom-led Statement on Drastically Reducing Methane Emissions in the Global Fossil Fuel Sector, as part of its commitment to responsible energy development and climate action.
The UK-led Statement is regarded as one of the most operationally focused international commitments aimed at achieving near-zero methane emissions in the global oil and gas sector.
The Minister explained that through the implementation of the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), the Energy Transition Plan, the Decade of Gas Policy Initiative and other sector-specific programmes, Nigeria has made significant progress in eliminating routine gas flaring and promoting natural gas as a transition fuel for sustainable development.
According to him, many of the objectives contained in the UK-led Statement are already being implemented through Nigeria’s regulatory framework, industry guidelines and ongoing reforms.
“Our support for the Statement is consistent with existing national policies and priorities and will be pursued in accordance with Nigeria’s national circumstances, developmental objectives, and international commitments,” he stated.
The Minister said Nigeria looks forward to expanding cooperation with the United Kingdom in methane abatement technologies, institutional strengthening and carbon market development.
Following its decision to support the initiative, Nigeria, represented by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources Gas, Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, was invited to participate in the high-level reception to highlight solutions for the rapid reduction of methane and non-CO2 pollutants event on the sidelines of London Climate Action Week.
The Minister was also hosted by King Charles III at St James’s Palace.
