The West African Gas Pipeline Company (WAPCo) has appointed Mr. Abiodun Bodunrin as its new Managing Director, effective August 1, 2025.
His appointment follows the end of the tenure of Ms. Michelle Burkett.
Ms. Burkett, who took over as MD on January 1, 2023, led WAPCo with distinction and purpose.
During her tenure, the company achieved several key milestones, including surpassing 12 million workforce hours worked safely over 11 years, delivering record gas volumes, successfully executing multiple critical projects, and significantly improving system reliability.
WAPCo expressed confidence in Mr. Bodunrin’s leadership and stated that it looks forward to continued progress under his guidance.
Since assuming office, Mr. Bodunrin has paid courtesy visits to key stakeholders, including Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, and Ghana’s Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Hon. John Abdulai Jinapor. During these visits, he introduced himself and shared his strategic vision for the company.
In his meeting with Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, Mr. Bodunrin requested the minister’s support in achieving his goal of enhancing WAPCo’s operational performance. He stated that his top priority would be “ensuring a reliable and uninterrupted gas supply from Nigeria for onward distribution to regional consumers.”
Minister Ekpo assured Mr. Bodunrin of the Federal Government’s support, expressing confidence in his ability to excel in the role.
During his visit to Ghana, Mr. Bodunrin thanked Minister Jinapor for his pivotal role in coordinating engagements with key stakeholders, which enabled the smooth and safe execution of WAPCo’s offshore pipeline inspection project earlier this year.
He also appreciated the Minister’s efforts in ensuring that Ghanaian customers adhered to agreed payment plans—an intervention that significantly contributed to WAPCo’s operational success.
Minister Jinapor welcomed Mr. Bodunrin to Ghana and expressed optimism for continued collaboration between the Ministry and WAPCo.
He highlighted Ghana’s growing demand for natural gas and the country’s interest in accessing increased volumes from the east.
He expressed hope that WAPCo would work with stakeholders to expand the pipeline’s capacity.
Mr. Bodunrin, known informally as “Abbey,” responded positively, stating that the Minister’s aspirations align with WAPCo’s expansion objectives.
He revealed that technical feasibility studies are currently underway to maximize pipeline utilization—particularly at the Tema Regulating and Metering Station.
About WAPCo
West African Gas Pipeline Company Limited (WAPCo) is a limited liability company that owns and operates the West African Gas Pipeline (WAGP). WAPCo transports natural gas from sources in Nigeria and Ghana to customers in Benin, Togo, and Ghana in a safe, responsible, and reliable manner—creating value for a diverse range of stakeholders.
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