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The Nigerian Gas Association (NGA) has urged the Federal Government (FG) to revisit and accelerate the implementation of the Nigerian Autogas Policy launched two years ago as part of the National Gas Expansion Programme (NGEP) under the well-articulated Decade of Gas Policy and Programme.
The Nigerian Gas Association (NGA) has urged the Federal Government (FG) to revisit and accelerate the implementation of the Nigerian Autogas Policy launched two years ago as part of the National Gas Expansion Programme (NGEP) under the well-articulated Decade of Gas Policy and Programme.
The President of the association, Akachukwu Nwokedi, in a statement, said that it has become expedient that the FG toe that path as a result of the fuel subsidy removal.Nwokedi further said that the Federal Government’s renewed interest in autogas was very apt, as it would accelerate the domestic adoption and utilisation of gas. Nigeria is rich in natural gas.
Gas for the transportation sector or for small generators, whether powered by Liquefied Petroleum Gas or Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), is one of the most affordable, available, safe, and reliable fuels that also substantially addresses global carbon emission concerns and the well-being of the environment.
Nwokedi said that the refocus on gas as an alternative fuel for passenger, mass transit vehicles and users of small generators will encourage and stimulate investment, promote capacity building, put more people to work, and engender safety and sustainability in the country’s responsible energy use. It will also help Nigeria meet its carbon emission reduction goal set before global environmental stakeholders in 2021.
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Nwokedi said that the members of the NGA are very keen to support the implementation of the autogas policy and stand ready to commence the strategic engagements and enlightenment campaigns to make it happen.
