Rt. H.E. Ekperikpe Ekpo holds the esteemed position of Minister of State for Gas within the Ministry of Petroleum Resources, an appointment bestowed upon him by President Bola Tinubu on the 21st of August, 2023, solidifying his role as a pivotal figure in Nigeria's petroleum landscape. Before assuming this pivotal ministerial role, Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo distinguished himself through his dedicated service as a member of the House of Representatives, representing the Abak/Etim Ekpo/lka Federal Constituency in the National Assembly. During this tenure, he exhibited a profound commitment to legislative excellence, marked by his role as the secretary of the Akwa Ibom Legislative Caucus and the Chairman of the Ikot Ekpene Senatorial District Legislators Forum from 2007 to 2011. Within the legislative domain, his acumen was further showcased as he assumed the mantle of Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on Industry, while also contributing to pivotal committees such as Customs Service, National Security and Intelligence, Power, and Niger Delta Affairs. Aged 58, Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo originates from the esteemed Ikot Udom Village in the Ika Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. His academic journey commenced at the University of Calabar, where he pursued his undergraduate studies, culminating in the attainment of a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) degree in Biology (Ecology) in 1989. Subsequently, he furthered his academic pursuits by obtaining a Master's degree in Environmental Pollution and Toxicology from the same institution in 2015. Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo's notable contributions extend beyond academia into impactful goverce. He notably served as the Chairman of the Ika Local Government, leaving 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. His visionary leadership was underscored by his instrumental role in erecting the Ika Ultra Modern Unity Hall and responsibly overseeing electricity billing for the entirety of Ika during his tenure. His legacy also encompasses the provision of essential borehole water projects across ten wards and key markets, manifesting his dedication to communal development. An altruistic endeavor further highlighted by his facilitation of free medical services for pregt women within the local government area. Such multifaceted experiences have endowed Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo with a profound academic grounding in environmental development matters, green energy, energy transition, and a robust practical understanding of industry intricacies. As Minister of State for Gas, Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo continues Nigeria's resolute trajectory towards the expansion, development, and industrialization of gas resources, embodying a steadfast commitment to the nation's energy evolution.