The Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers has urged the Federal Government to involve its members in implementing cooking gas penetration and cylinder recirculation programmes to increase access to liquefied petroleum gas across the country.
The association said its members’ nationwide presence and proximity to consumers could help expand access to cooking gas, improve cylinder traceability and encourage certified local manufacturing.
In a statement, the association said the call followed its 2026 webinar, themed ‘Downstream LPG Operational Excellence and Compliance’, which brought together industry operators, regulators and other stakeholders to discuss safety risks, market volatility, operational losses and regulatory requirements.
NALPGAM National President, Barrister Edu Inyang, said the industry must prioritise safety, efficiency and sustainability as Nigeria seeks to expand the adoption of liquefied petroleum gas.
In his opening address, Inyang said, “The future of Nigeria’s LPG industry cannot be achieved by increasing volumes alone. We must grow safely, responsibly, efficiently and sustainably. Safety is not an occasional campaign; it must become a continuous industry culture.”
The association said participants at the webinar called for greater industry involvement in the Decade of Gas LPG penetration programme, as Nigeria targets annual liquefied petroleum gas consumption of about five million tonnes by 2030.
NALPGAM urged regulators and programme coordinators to involve its members in implementing the initiatives, citing their nationwide presence as a means of expanding cooking gas distribution and improving access across the country.
The webinar also highlighted safety and regulatory compliance as essential to the sustainable growth of the sector. Participants urged operators to strengthen preventive maintenance, meet licensing and incident-reporting requirements, and eliminate unsafe practices such as unauthorised propane blending and illegal decanting.
Inyang said regulatory compliance could enhance business performance while safeguarding investments and protecting consumers.
“Compliance is not merely a regulatory burden; it is a business advantage. Well-managed LPG operations reduce accidents, improve efficiency, protect investments and strengthen public confidence in our industry,” he said.
Participants also emphasised the importance of digital technologies, including smart filling systems, automated tank gauges, load cells, flow meters and vehicle tracking, in reducing product losses, improving accountability and boosting operational efficiency.
