The Ajaokuta Kaduna Kano (Akk) Gas Pipeline and its Potential Impact on Industrialization in Northern Nigeria

Abstract

Successive governments in Nigeria have initiated several policies aimed at promoting the economy through industrialization. In spite of these industrialization policies, Nigeria is still at the bottom echelon of development ladder as the Manufacturing sector which was at a time contributing about 13 % to the GDP, and second largest employer of labour is now in insentient. Currently the Manufacturing sector is contributing only 8.74 % to the nation’s GDP. Many industries are collapsing largely due to unavailability of steady power among other factors. The paper is aimed at emphasizing the important role of Ajaokuta Kaduna Kano pipeline project in the industrialization of Northern Nigeria. This paper provides background information from conceptualization of the project up to the flag off for the construction of the project as well as the benefit of the project.