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Gas flaring to end in 2030, says NUPRC
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By Francesca Hangeior
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission on Tuesday, said plans are underway to end gas flaring in 2030.
The NUPRC Chief Executive Officer, Gbenga Komolafe, disclosed this while delivering his speech at the 8th Sub-Saharan Africa International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference holding in Lagos.
According to Komolafe, the NUPRC “is effectively spearheading the national drive to achieve the zero-flare target by 2030 and net zero carbon emissions by 2060”.
This, he said, would be achieved through several initiatives, including the Nigeria Gas-Flare Commercialisation Programme.
The NUPRC boss explained that Nigeria is on track to meet its environmental stewardship obligations.
He stated that analysis of the European Union’s Emissions Database for Global Atmospheric Research database shows that “Nigeria occupies a distant 165th position in the global ranking of top emitters, with a greenhouse gas emissions per capita at 1.88 tonnes Carbon dioxide equivalent per capita per year, representing just 0.13 percent of the global total”.
Komolafe said, however, that “despite the low emissions, we are not resting on our oars”.
The Nigerian Gas Flare Tracker stated that during the period under review, 595.1 million standard cubic feet of gas were flared in Rivers, Delta, Imo, Edo, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Anambra, Abia and Lagos States.
The World Bank described gas flaring as the burning of natural gas associated with oil extraction.
Gas flaring continues to trend in Nigeria, despite cries of gas scarcity by electricity-generating companies.
While addressing delegates at SAIPEC, Komolafe noted that Nigeria holds promise for Africa and has the potential to emerge as a superpower given its strategic geopolitical importance, large market size of over 200 million people, teeming youth population, abundant natural and energy resources in the right mix, and the myriads of investment opportunities therein.
However, he held that the realisation of this potential “will depend on how effectively we address our challenges and leverage our strengths in the coming years”.
He urged participants to accept the conference as a call for action, and a charge for “enhanced collaboration and regional integration in unlocking our vast opportunities”.
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Finally, IGP approves hunger protests across Nigeria
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The Nigerian police has finally approved the planned nationwide protests and outlined conditions for participants.
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, revealed this on Friday while addressing journalists in Abuja.
He urged all groups planning to participate in the proposed nationwide protest to submit their details to the Commissioners of Police in their respective states.
The police boss said this was to ensure the protest was peaceful.
Egbetokun said, “We acknowledge the constitutional right of Nigerian citizens to peaceful assembly and protest.
“However, in the interest of public safety and order, we urge all groups planning to protest to provide necessary details to the Commissioner of Police in the state where the protest is intended to take place.
“To facilitate a successful and incident-free protest, they should please provide the following information: state the proposed protest routes and assembly points; expected duration of the protest; and names and contact details of protest leaders and organisers.”
The police boss said the information expected from the organisers also include measures to prevent hijacking by criminal elements, as well as key identifiers for possible isolation of potential troublemakers.
By providing the information, he said, the police will be able to deploy adequate personnel and resources to ensure public safety.
He said the police needed to know the specific routes and areas for the protest to avoid conflicts with other events or activities.
Mr Egbetokun said the police will “establish clear communication channels with protest leaders to address any concerns or issues that may arise; minimise the risk of violence, property damage, or other criminal activity.
“We encourage all protesters to cooperate with the police, obey the law, and adhere to global best practices for peaceful assembly to guarantee a safe and successful exercise of their rights.
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Reps North-West Caucus Beg Youths, Citizens In The Region Not To Join Planned Protest
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