Lagos | July 16, 2026
Leye Falade has said his first 90 days in office have been focused on strengthening governance, improving operational execution and reinforcing the company’s safety culture as part of efforts to position Nigeria LNG Limited for long-term growth.
In a statement reflecting on his first three months as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Falade said the period was dedicated to building a leadership team aligned around a shared purpose and engaging stakeholders critical to the company’s future.
According to him, he held meetings with government officials, regulators, security agencies, industry partners, the company’s board, host communities and traditional institutions to deepen relationships and strengthen collaboration around Nigeria’s energy sector.
Falade said the engagements reinforced NLNG’s position as a strategic national asset and a key partner in advancing domestic gas development, energy transition and broader industrial growth.
“These engagements reaffirmed NLNG’s role as more than an LNG producer,” he said. “They affirmed the company as a strategic national asset and a trusted partner in advancing domestic gas development, energy transition, economic diplomacy and Nigeria’s broader industrial aspirations.”
He noted that discussions were held with the Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Nigerian Economic Summit Group, alongside continued consultations with host communities and traditional leaders.
Falade also identified safety as a central priority of his administration, stating that the company had continued to reinforce its “Goal Zero” safety philosophy and renewed commitments during its annual Health, Safety and Environment Week.
“Safety is not simply a value we uphold. It is fundamental to how we lead and how we deliver,” he said.
The NLNG chief expressed appreciation to employees, the board, shareholders, host communities, government agencies, regulators, customers and industry partners for their support during the transition period.
Looking ahead, Falade said the company would move from setting direction to delivering measurable results.
“The first 90 days were about setting direction and building momentum. The next phase is about delivering measurable outcomes—safely, consistently and with excellence—while creating lasting value for our stakeholders and for Nigeria,” he said.
Falade assumed leadership of NLNG earlier this year and is overseeing the company’s efforts to expand its role in Nigeria’s gas sector while supporting the country’s energy transition and economic development objectives.
