Amb. Nicholas Ella, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Petroleum Resources in Nigeria, highlighted the government's commitment to diversifying the energy mix through investments in renewable energy projects, hydrogen development, and enhancing the regulatory framework to attract private investments. The town hall meeting in Abuja focused on sustainable development in the oil and gas sector in alignment with the Renewed Hope Agenda. Ella emphasized Nigeria's steps in developing a hydrogen policy to contribute to global efforts in reducing carbon emissions and leveraging existing gas infrastructure for green hydrogen production. The government aims to unlock the energy sector for sustainable development and prioritize gas infrastructure projects like the AKK Gas Pipeline and OB3 Gas Pipeline to position Nigeria as a leading gas-powered economy. The Ministry plans to implement digital solutions like Enterprise Content Management and integrate Artificial Intelligence in the oil and gas sector for operational optimization. Training and skill development partnerships with institutions like the Petroleum Training Institute are prioritized, aiming for improved service delivery and accountability. The focus on renewable energy, gas infrastructure development, and technological innovation reflects a positive sentiment towards sustainable energy practices and economic growth in Nigeria.