The West African Gas Pipeline Company Limited (WAPCo) has described the ongoing amendment of the WAPCo Act as a strategic move to boost operational efficiency and ensure the long-term sustainability of its regional gas operations.
Mr. Odey Simon Adamade, General Counsel of WAPCo, made this known during a high-level stakeholder meeting attended by representatives from Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, host communities, traditional rulers, and regulatory agencies. The session focused on strengthening cross-border operations along the 691-kilometer pipeline that runs through Nigeria, Benin, Togo, and Ghana.
Adamade said the proposed legislative changes would address critical fiscal challenges, particularly regarding licensing and regulatory oversight by the West African Gas Pipeline Authority (WAGPA).
“The proposed amendments will address key fiscal issues, including licensing by WAGPA. Engagements are in progress with relevant ministries and parliaments, each at various stages,” he explained.
Other key topics at the meeting included digital transformation, streamlined regulatory processes, and improved legislative alignment across participating countries.
Highlighting WAPCo’s legal and historical foundations, Adamade noted that the company’s establishment traces back to a 1982 ECOWAS initiative, which later culminated in the 2003 Treaty that formalized the West African Gas Pipeline (WAGP) Project.
He reaffirmed WAPCo’s enduring commitment to host communities and its mission to provide sustainable energy solutions across the sub-region.
