The Nigerian Gas Association (NGA), has reiterated its unending dedication to advancing Nigeria’s industrialization, economic diversification, and sustainable growth through a gas-powered transformation agenda.
Mr Akachukwu Nwokedi, President of the NGA and African Regional Director of the International Gas Union (IGU), recently hailed the NLCGA for its key role in accelerating gas utilization, market innovation, and Nigeria’s energy transition drive.
Speaking at the 15th Annual Conference and Exhibition of the Nigeria Liquefied and Compressed Gases Association (NLCGA) held recently in Lagos, Nwokedi said that since it was founded in 1999, the association, chartered under the IGU, has worked super hard to position gas as the cornerstone of the country’s economic renaissance.
According to him, Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) have definitely helped to expand energy access, power industries, fuel transport systems, and enhance the quality of life across Nigerian communities.
He emphasized NGA’s continued partnership with government, regulators, and investors to strengthen policy frameworks and deepen value-chain capacity.
“Gas remains the bridge between Nigeria’s hydrocarbon heritage and its sustainable, industrialized future. This year’s conference theme, ‘Gas – Economic Diversification & Private Sector Growth,’ captures the NGA’s enduring mission to harness our vast gas endowments for inclusive development, job creation, and enhanced national competitiveness.
The exponential growth of the LPG and CNG sectors exemplifies how private-sector innovation and investment can fast-track the objectives of Nigeria’s Decade of Gas and deliver measurable social and economic benefits,” he said.
Nwokedi further hailed the Tinubu Administration for initiatives like the Presidential CNG Initiative, the Decade of Gas Programme, and the Presidential Directives on Gas, describing them as “vital enablers of renewed momentum in gas policy and private participation.”
He concluded by warning that Nigeria’s full gas potential will never be unlocked if infrastructure deficits, financing gaps, non-cost-reflective pricing, and security issues are not addressed.
“Nigeria’s gas opportunity is immense, but its realization demands clarity, consistency, and collaboration. We must now move from policy intent to performance.
True diversification will arise from reliable energy systems, efficient markets, and an empowered private sector. The NGA remains a steadfast partner in building a gas-based economy that delivers inclusive and sustainable prosperity,” he added.
