The minister of state for petroleum resources (gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, has emphasised the need for innovative financing models, blended finance, and stronger private sector participation to unlock Africa's gas potential. Mr Ekpo made the call on Monday in Abuja at a Ministerial Roundtable on Regional Gas Development and Cooperation in Africa. The roundtable was organised by the Decade of Gas Secretariat in collaboration with the World Bank. The forum brought together key stakeholders to advance the implementation of the Decade of Gas initiative and review progress. Mr Ekpo called for enhanced partnerships with international institutions, including the World Bank, and deeper regional collaboration among African countries to harness the continent's vast natural gas resources and address energy