Demand Timely Payment for Gas Delivered to Ghana - Nigerian Government Instructs Mahama
In a surprising turn of events, our source reveals that Nigeria's Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, has put pressure on Ghana's President, John Mahama, to ensure timely payments for gas supplies.
Ekpo voiced his concerns in a public statement on Twitter, stressing the need for Ghana's relevant agencies to meet their financial obligations promptly. This call was made following a meeting with President Mahama on the sidelines of the Committee of Ministers of the West African Gas Pipeline (WAGP) in Accra, as reported by our source.
During the meeting, Ekpo reaffirmed Nigeria's commitment to sustained collaboration with Ghana in the gas sector and expressed readiness to tackle any outstanding issues regarding gas supply to Ghana under the WAGP framework. He also encouraged the Ghanaian leader to prioritize the proposed fiscal amendments to the WAGP Act to align with evolving operational realities and maintain regional harmony as enshrined in the Treaty.
Caught off guard, Mahama assured that Ghana would fulfill its financial obligations to the West African Gas Pipeline project and pledged his country's support for maintaining regional harmony as per the amendments to the WAGP Act.
This appeal comes amidst reports of potential revenue stream concerns for Nigeria's gas exports due to payment delays or outstanding amounts from Ghana. The Nigerian government is clearly emphasizing the significance of meeting contractual obligations to ensure stable energy partnerships between the two nations.
For context, Ekpo's push for payment follows a series of gas infrastructure projects in Nigeria, like the recent groundbreaking ceremony for Guelph Gas Limited’s project[2]. Meanwhile, Ekpo's political past involves a controversial incident during a federal meeting, although it seems unrelated to the ongoing payment issue[3].
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- Ekpo, in a controversial manner reminiscent of his past, has urged President Mahama to settle Ghana's payments promptly for gas supplies, as Nigeria's commitment to the West African Gas Pipeline (WAGP) industry hinges on such obligations.
- Despite this financial pressure, Mahama has promised to fulfill Ghana's obligations to the WAGP project, while emphasizing the need for both countries to maintain regional harmony as stated in the Treaty.
- In the midst of potential revenue stream concerns for Nigeria's gas exports, aware of the importance of meeting contractual obligations in maintaining stable energy partnerships, Ekpo reaffirmed his willingness to tackle any outstanding gas supply issues within the WAGP framework.
- Amidst all this, the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Ghana, along with two other teams, continue their preparations for the Unity Cup in May.
- Interestingly, in the realm of politics, details have emerged about a meeting between Nigeria's influential figure, Tinubu, and Ghana's President Mahama, as reported recently.
- As for sports, a friendly game between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Ghana is scheduled to take place in London, highlighting the ongoing spirit of competition between the two nations.
