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, reports The PUNCH.
In a statement issued today, 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 emphasised 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.
It was earlier 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.
