The Nigerian Minister of State for Petroleum, Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, has intervened in the discrepancy surrounding natural gas supply, pricing, and fertilizer production, as it affects fertilizer affordability and distribution nationwide.
The Minister, poised to resolve the gap in the supply of this essential Agricultural feedstock, hindering its accessibility to farmers at an affordable price, has convened a crucial meeting with key stakeholders in the urea and fertilizer value chain.
Addressing the stakeholders at the forum, the Hon. Ekperikpe highlighted the crucial roles gas supply and pricing play as they form the backbone of resolving the challenges facing fertilizer production and supply in the nation’s agricultural sector.
In his remarks, the Honorable Minister stated that the “discussions focused on gas supply and pricing, which form the backbone of fertilizer production. As mandated by the National Economic Council, this engagement is vital to ensuring stable and affordable fertilizer for our farmers, sustaining agricultural productivity, and strengthening food security.”
Present at the stakeholders meeting include: the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Dangote Fertilizer, Indorama, Notore Chemical Industries, and the Ministry of Agriculture.
