The Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AKK) gas pipeline has reached Abuja, marking a critical infrastructure milestone for Nigeria's energy sector.
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) is now targeting a phased commissioning of the major project later this year, according to reports from The Punch.
This development represents tangible progress in Nigeria's long-standing effort to monetise its vast natural gas reserves.
The pipeline is designed to transport gas from the Ajaokuta area through Kaduna and Kano to the capital, Abuja, providing a reliable supply of clean-burning fuel for power generation and industrial use.
The phased approach to commissioning suggests that operations will begin incrementally as sections are completed and tested.
The project aligns with Nigeria's 'Decade of Gas' strategy, launched in 2021, which positions natural gas as the bridge fuel for industrialisation and the centrepiece of the country's energy transition.