About Us
Our Story - Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas Develpment
About the Ministry
The Imo State Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas Development is the authoritative state body responsible for shaping policy, regulating operations, managing infrastructure projects, and overseeing environmental and community engagement within Imo’s oil and gas sector. The ministry ensures that resource extraction is conducted legally, sustainably, and with equitable benefits for the state's citizens, focusing heavily on expanding domestic gas utilization, reducing flaring, and enhancing energy-based economic growth. The ministry plays a central role in shaping policy, regulating operations, managing infrastructure projects, and leading environmental and community engagement within Imo’s oil and gas sector. It ensures resource extraction is legal, sustainable, and beneficial to citizens
Our Mission
To harness Imo State’s natural gas resources by collaborating with private and public partners to deliver gas-based infrastructure, foster investment, generate revenue, reduce gas flaring, and promote domestic industrial growth.
Our Vision
To transform Imo State into a regional leader in gas-driven industrialization and socio-economic development.
Our Team
Barr. Godswill Chukwuemeka Mgbudem
Honourable Commissioner
Mrs. Ibeka Ifeoma A
Permanent SecretaryOur Strategic Objectives
Expanding Domestic Gas Utilization
Leverage the ANOH gas plant to boost LPG/CNG supply for households, transport, and industries in Imo State.
Reducing Gas Flaring
Curb harmful flaring in Ohaji/Egbema and Oguta by enforcing regulations and turning waste gas into local energy solutions.
Promoting Energy-Based Economic Growth
Use gas infrastructure to power industrial parks and attract investments, driving job creation and economic growth.
Our Core Values
Our Structure
The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas Development operates through a structured network of departments and units, each playing a critical role in the delivery of energy policy, oversight, and development goals across Imo State. These units are aligned with national frameworks to ensure compliance, transparency, and innovation within the sector.
Upstream Department
Oversees licensing, compliance, and community relations for oil exploration and production.
Midstream & Downstream Department
Manages refining, storage, distribution of petroleum products, and infrastructure projects.
Gas Department
Handles gas resource development, including LPG/CNG expansion and the Assa Mother Station.
Planning, Research & Statistics Department
Drives policy planning through research, data analysis, and monitoring of sector trends.
Internal Audit Department
Ensures compliance through auditing and maintaining strong internal control systems.