Nsik Oil and Gas Limited has commenced construction of a 10 million standard cubic feet per day (MMSCF/D) Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Mother Station in Uquo Isi Edoho, Esit Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.
The groundbreaking ceremony was officiated by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, who represented President Bola Tinubu at the event.
Minister Ekpo stated that the project aligns with the federal government’s gas initiatives aimed at providing cleaner, more affordable energy alternatives and reducing reliance on petrol.
Chairman and CEO of Nsik Oil and Gas, Nsikan Johnny, expressed gratitude to both the federal and state governments for their support.
He noted that the company is committed to driving economic growth, reducing environmental impact, and improving community livelihoods through the project.
Project Consultant Mkposong Asuquo explained that the facility will be equipped with four reciprocating compressors to fill specialized tube trailers for gas distribution across Akwa Ibom and neighboring states such as Rivers, Delta, Cross River, and parts of Abia.
All necessary approvals, environmental assessments, and licenses have been secured to ensure smooth execution.
Local leaders, including the Chairman of Esit Eket LGA, Mrs. Ikemesit Ikot, welcomed the investment but also made a strong case for employment opportunities for youths in the area to curb restiveness.
The project forms part of the federal government’s broader strategy to invest over N600 billion in the gas sector, with N200 billion already released and another N400 billion earmarked for future projects.
Upon completion, the CNG Mother Station is expected to reinforce Esit Eket’s position as a key hub for natural gas, which the federal government plans to integrate into the public transport system.
“This project will transform Esit Eket into an economic destination, attracting further investments and sustainable development,” the Minister said.
“By the time this project is completed, people will no longer queue to buy fuel at high prices; they will have access to a cheaper, cleaner energy source,” he added.
Nsik Oil and Gas, a subsidiary of Nsik Group of Companies Limited, is a new indigenous energy firm in Nigeria.
The CNG project, for which an MoU was signed in October 2024, marks the company’s first major entry into the energy industry.
Aside from energy investment, the Group also has an imprint in Nigeria’s transport and construction sector.
Regarding the last, it announced a technical partnership with two European firms—Rohde Nielsen of Denmark, a leading dredging company, and Abeko of the Netherlands, which specializes in breakwater construction, slope protection, and other marine infrastructure works.