Wednesday, November 5, 2025 - The Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers has elected Edu Inyang as its new National President, following a keenly contested election held during the Association’s 38th Annual General Meeting in Abuja.
He succeeded the outgoing President of the Nigerian
Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers, Oladapo Olatunbosun, whose
four-year tenure came to an end, marking a new chapter for the association as
Nigeria intensifies efforts to boost domestic gas consumption under the Federal
Government’s Decade of Gas initiative.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, NALPGAM confirmed the
emergence of the new executives, describing the process as transparent and
highly participatory.
In his acceptance speech, Inyang expressed gratitude to
members for their confidence in his leadership, promising to steer the
Association toward greater inclusivity, policy engagement, and national
visibility.
“I wish to extend my sincere appreciation to God and to all
members of NALPGAM for finding me worthy to be elected as President of our
great Association.
“The past month has been quite challenging as all
contestants reached out to members canvassing for votes. But today, the members
have spoken with their votes, and a new Governing Council has emerged,” he
said.
He commended all contestants for their spirited
participation, promising fairness and unity under his administration.
“For those who won, we will be magnanimous in victory; and
for those who did not, there will always be another opportunity. What matters
is our shared commitment to the growth of Nigeria’s LPG sector,” Inyang added.
The new NALPGAM president outlined his administration’s
policy priorities, including expanding LPG access to rural communities,
fostering stronger collaboration with regulators, and sustaining cohesion among
members.
“We will vigorously pursue the Federal Government’s policy
of deepening gas usage in Nigeria, in line with the Decade of Gas initiative.
Our goal is to ensure that cooking gas is easily available and affordable, even
in rural areas,” he stated.
He also pledged to strengthen engagement with regulators and
other industry players to promote a fair and competitive business climate.
“We will build greater levels of cooperation with industry
regulators to ensure a symbiotic relationship that serves the interests of all
Nigerians,” he noted.
Inyang further emphasized the need to uphold the
Association’s constitution and build stronger unity among members.
“We will uphold the provisions of the NALPGAM Constitution
to ensure fairness and transparency in all our dealings. Member cohesion will
be our guiding principle, we will protect the interests of every member,
regardless of status,” he assured.
Other executives elected alongside Inyang include Ude Godwin
as National Deputy President, Prince Odo Gbolahan as National Financial
Secretary, Damilola Osinusi as National Publicity Secretary, and Chiedu Loving
Son as National Treasurer.
Founded in 1987, NALPGAM serves as the umbrella body for LPG
marketers across Nigeria, advocating for policies that promote safety,
investment, and access to affordable clean energy.
The association’s renewed focus on expanding LPG adoption
comes at a critical time when rising prices and infrastructure gaps continue to
limit Nigeria’s transition to cleaner household energy.
On Monday, PUNCH Online reported that Nigerians may be
facing another wave of cooking gas scarcity as retailers warn that supplies of
Liquefied Petroleum Gas are thinning once again.
The alarm comes barely weeks after consumers began
recovering from the last round of shortages that sent gas prices skyrocketing.
Retailers said the Dangote Petroleum Refinery had become the
only major supplier of LPG to the local market, sparking concerns that any
disruption in its operations could trigger another nationwide shortage.
Across different parts of the country, the price of cooking
gas now ranges between N1,200 and N1,500 per kilogram, depending on the
location.
This marks a steep increase from around N900/kg before the
recent industrial dispute between the Dangote Refinery and the Petroleum and
Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria disrupted supply.
0 Comments