The Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Global Gases Group to establish gas plants for the production of liquefied medical oxygen in Nigeria.
Muhammad Pate, Nigeria’s minister of Health and Social Welfare announced the development on Friday.
This collaboration aims to ensure a steady and reliable supply of high-quality medical oxygen across the country, the minister said in a post on X, formerly Twitter.
“This partnership is a game changer for Nigeria and the subregion and directly aligns with the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative and the President’s Executive Order to unlock the healthcare value chain,” he stated
He said the planned facilities, each capable of producing 100 tons per day, will be cited in three urban clusters in the north and south of Nigeria in the first phase.
This will ensure that medical oxygen is accessible to a broader population, meeting both current and future demands, Pate added .
The Global Gases Group (GGG) is expected to complete feasibility studies and business case development, invest in technology, gas storage and distribution infrastructure, and provide necessary training and development for the project.
Utilizing cryogenic air separation technology, these plants will offer a sustainable, affordable, accessible, and scalable (SAAS) solution for medical-grade oxygen production, according to the minister.
“This technology provides higher purity levels and reliability compared to traditional methods,” he stated.
The project will also lay the groundwork for a more resilient and responsive healthcare system capable of withstanding future challenges such as pandemics.
