NALPGAM Urges Government to Involve Marketers in LPG Distribution

The Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers (NALPGAM) has called on the Federal Government to include its members in the distribution of free cooking gas cylinders and refill initiatives. This appeal aims to expand access to cleaner household energy across Nigeria, leveraging NALPGAM's extensive distribution network to reach more households and improve cylinder safety.

The initiative is part of Nigeria's Decade of Gas programme, which seeks to promote liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) adoption. NALPGAM's National President, Barrister Edu Inyang, emphasized the importance of integrating licensed marketers into cooking gas access programmes to enhance distribution efficiency and affordability for households.

The government's National Grassroots LPG access Programme aims to assist five million households in adopting cooking gas by 2030, providing access to programme-owned cylinders and a structured six-refill subsidy. NALPGAM also called for stricter compliance with safety standards and regulations to ensure consumer safety and industry integrity.