President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described the Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) Train 7 Project as critical to Nigeria’s ambition to build a stronger gas-driven economy, expand exports, create jobs, deepen local capacity and boost investor confidence.
The President stated this on Wednesday August 26, 2026 at the State House, Abuja, when he received an NLNG delegation led by its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Adeleye Falade, who briefed him on the progress of Train 7 and the company’s broader contribution to Nigeria’s gas development agenda.
The briefing focused on the status of Train 7, which has surpassed 90 per cent completion, as well as prospects for future expansion and issues affecting NLNG’s operations.
Other matters discussed included liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) pricing and accessibility, LPG transportation through the Bonny-Bodo Road corridor, NLNG’s contribution to public revenue, its investment in the Bonny-Bodo Road and other national social-impact projects, as well as the need for an improved business environment.
President Tinubu congratulated Falade on his appointment, describing his assumption of office as coming at a defining moment for NLNG and Nigeria’s gas ambitions.
He said the near completion of Train 7 provided an opportunity for NLNG to translate Nigeria’s abundant gas resources into jobs, exports, industrial growth and sustainable economic value.
“I congratulate you, Leye, on your appointment. Train 7 is at the centre of our national gas agenda. Its success matters not only to NLNG, but to Nigeria’s economic future,” President Tinubu said.
The President commended the progress made on the project, describing Train 7 as a benchmark for project delivery, partnership, Nigerian Content and investor confidence.
He assured the NLNG management that the Federal Government would continue to improve the business climate, provide greater regulatory clarity and remove bottlenecks affecting major investments in the oil and gas sector.
“Nigeria is open for business, but it must be business that creates value at home – building capacity, supporting communities, protecting the environment and contributing to national prosperity. NLNG must continue to lead by example,” he added.
In his remarks, Falade thanked the President for his support and assured him of NLNG’s commitment to the safe and successful delivery of Train 7 and its broader responsibilities to the country.
“Your Excellency, we appreciate your administration’s support for NLNG and for the wider gas sector. Train 7 is a strategic national undertaking.
With the project now over 90 per cent complete, our immediate priority is to deliver the remaining work safely, efficiently and to the required quality, while preparing the plant for reliable and sustainable operations,” Falade said.
According to him, Train 7 would expand Nigeria’s LNG production capacity, support export growth, create opportunities for Nigerian workers and businesses, deepen local participation and generate greater long-term value from the nation’s gas resources.
On LPG, Falade restated NLNG’s commitment to supporting the domestic market and improving access to cleaner cooking fuel for households and businesses across the country.
He called for coordinated action among the Federal Government, regulators and industry operators to expand domestic LPG supply, improve storage and distribution infrastructure, eliminate avoidable costs and establish a more transparent and efficient market.
“Improving LPG accessibility is important to Nigeria’s energy transition and to the wellbeing of millions of Nigerian households. NLNG remains committed to supporting the domestic market, but improving affordability requires coordinated action across the entire LPG value chain,” he said.
Falade also sought the President’s support in addressing ease-of-doing-business challenges, particularly the proliferation of taxes, levies, charges and regulatory demands imposed by different levels and agencies of government.
He said multiple and sometimes conflicting fiscal and regulatory obligations increase operating costs, create uncertainty and could discourage existing operations and future investments.
Falade assured the President that NLNG was prepared to align more closely with the administration’s development agenda and explore additional areas of partnership with the Federal Government.
Kristina Reports gathered that the meeting ended with a shared commitment to sustain momentum on Train 7 as the project enters its final phase and to strengthen collaboration between the Federal Government and NLNG in advancing Nigeria’s gas development and economic growth.
