Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo is the Honourable Minister of State, Petroleum Resources (Gas) in Nigeria. A mandate given to him by President Bola Tinubu (GCFR) on the 21st of August 2023. Before assuming his Ministerial role, Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo distinguished himself through dedicated service first as Chairman, Ika Local Government Area (LGA) in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, and then as a member of the House of Representatives, representing the Abak/Etim Ekpo/Ika federal constituency in the National Assembly from 2007 to 2011. During his tenure, he was secretary of the Akwa Ibom Legislative Caucus and the Chairman of the Ikot Ekpene Senatorial District Legislators Forum. He also served as Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on Industry, while contributing to pivotal committees such as Customs Service, National Security and Intelligence, Power and the Niger Delta Affairs. He holds a B.Sc in Biology (Ecology) and a Master's degree in Environmental Pollution and Toxicology from the same institution. His notable contributions extend beyond academia into impactful governance, where as the Chairman of the Ika Local Government, he left an indelible mark by catalyzing the completion of an abandoned Federal Government Electrification project, thus affiliating the Ika Local Government Area with the National Grid for the first time in history. Such multifaceted experiences have endowed him with a profound academic grounding in environmental development matters, green energy, energy transition, and a robost practical understanding of industry intricacies. As HMSPR (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo is poised to steer Nigeria's resolute trajectory towards the development, industrialization and expansion of gas resources, embodying a steadfast commitment to the nation's energy evolution.

Ekpo was elected to represent the Abak/Etim Ekpo/Ika federal constituency in the Nigerian House of Representatives in 2007. During his tenure, he played an active role in legislative processes, particularly in the areas of infrastructure development and public welfare. He served on several committees, including the House Committee on Industry (as Deputy Chairman), and the Committees on Customs Service, National Security and Intelligence, Power, and Niger Delta Affairs. He sponsored significant legislation, including a bill to mandate the display of manufacturing and expiry dates on tyres and prohibit the importation of used tyres. His motions addressed public safety concerns such as airfield light failures and the redeployment of NYSC members to safer areas. We’ve been running data-driven voter outreach campaigns since 2004, including knocking on millions of doors to help elect President Obama. For every voter contact campaign, quality interactions are our top priority.

Ekpo has overseen significant developments in the gas industry: Facilitated the resolution of the Gas Sales Purchase Agreement for the Brass Methanol Project, unlocking $3 billion in investment. Supervised the commissioning of key gas projects, including the Kwale Gas Gathering Hub and LPG transportation infrastructure. Ensured a firm commitment to achieve net zero flare gas emissions which has seen the NNPCL/Total Energies Joint Venture achieve zero routine gas flare in all its Nigerian assets.