Nigeria’s Petroleum Ministry, Regulators Drive LPG, CNG Adoption At CNG Africa Confab
Nigeria’s petroleum ministry as well as other regional stakeholders and regulators are set to drive adoption of LPG and CNG as viable alternatives to clean energy at West Africa’s largest clean energy event, CNG Africa & LPG Expo Nigeria 2025.
The CNG Africa & LPG Expo Nigeria 2025, is taking place March 3–4, 2025, at the Balmoral Convention Center, Victoria Island Lagos.
The gathering will bring together over 3,000 industry professionals, 100+ exhibitors, and senior decision-makers to explore the next frontier of clean energy solutions in Africa.
With Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, Minister of State (GAS), Ministry of Petroleum Resources, as the guest of honour, the event reaffirms Nigeria’s unwavering commitment to advancing LPG and CNG adoption as key pillars of its energy transition.
The presence of the minister underscores the government’s proactive efforts in driving innovation, attracting investment, and implementing strategic policies that will not only transform Nigeria’s energy sector but also set a benchmark for the entire region’s clean energy future.
Mr. Abiodun Ogunleye, Commissioner for Energy, Lagos State Ministry of Energy & Mineral Resources, will deliver a welcome speech as a Special Guest, highlighting Lagos State’s role in fostering sustainable energy development and strengthening the clean energy ecosystem.
As Nigeria and the broader West African region accelerate their shift toward sustainable and affordable energy solutions, the LPG & CNG Expo Africa serves as a premier platform for industry leaders, policymakers, and investors to engage in meaningful discussions and explore groundbreaking innovations.
- LPG and CNG Innovations – Discover the latest advancements in technology, infrastructure, and distribution solutions driving clean energy adoption.
- Nigeria’s Presidential CNG Initiative (Pi-CNG) – Gain insights into Nigeria’s ambitious plan to transition one million vehicles to natural gas by 2026 and its impact on the regional energy landscape.
- Investment & Financial Strategies – Learn from financial experts about funding opportunities and financial models supporting clean energy projects across Africa.
- Energy Policy & Regulations – Engage in discussions with government officials and regulators shaping the future of Africa’s energy sector.
The event is supported by leading global and regional organizations, including the World Liquid Gas Association (WLGA), Nigerian Liquefied and Compressed Gas Association (NLCGA), Nigerian Gas Association (NGA), Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria, Ghana LPG Operators Association (GLiPGOA), LPG Marketing Companies Association of Ghana, Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies, and the Ghana Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors and Asia Pacific Natural Gas Vehicle Association.
These organizations play a crucial role in advancing clean energy adoption, shaping policies, and fostering industry collaboration across West Africa.
Keynote Speakers and Industry Experts include:
6th West Africa LPG Expo’s Speakers, 3rd – 4th March 2025
- Richard Gyan-Mensah – Deputy Minister of Energy, Ministry of Energy, Ghana
- Abiodun Ogunleye – Commissioner for Energy, Lagos State Ministry of
Energy & Mineral Resources - Abel Igheghe – Technical Adviser on downstream to the Honourable
Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas) - Mohammed M. Ibrahim – Chairman,
National Gas Expansion Program (NGEP) - Dayo Adeshina – Managing Director,
Strategic Energy Ltd - Ladi Falola – Deputy President,
Nigeria Liquefied and Compressed Gas Association - Akachukwu Adeyinka Nwokedi – President / General Counsel and
Company Secretary, Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG), Nigerian Gas
Association - Femi Fanokii – Managing Director,
LongView Gas / 1st Vice President, NLCGA - Michael Kelly – Chief Advocacy
Officer and Deputy Managing Director,
WLGA - Eng Felix Omatsola Ogbe – Executive Secretary, The Nigerian Content
Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) - Darsh Agarwal – CEO, Bharat Tanks and Vessel LLP
- Akua Ntiwaa Kwakye – Director of Gas, National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Ghana
- Ansumana Tunti Samura – Director, Operations & Pricing, Petroleum
Regulatory Agency, Sierra Leone - Ifeanyi Chukwunonso Okeke –
Director General, Standard Organisation of Nigeria - Joseph Chukwurah Ezigbo –
Managing Director, Falcon Corporation - Godwin Okoduwa – Chairman, LPG & Downstream Natural Gas Group, Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry
- Patrick Ofori – Chief Executive Officer,
Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors (CBOD), Ghana - Gabriel Kumi – Vice Chairman, LPG Marketers Association of Ghana
- Foluso Sobanjo – Head Downstream Africa, Sahara Group
- Gabriel Ilheneh – Managing Director,
PNG Gas Limited - Iwokiri Aproiku – Head, Sustainable Development, NLNG
- Luis Fernández Murias – Area Manager,
Westport Fuel Systems - Mohammad Shamas – DCEO / COO,
Sigma Cylinders - Norbert Shialsuk – Managing Partner/CEO,
ECP Advisory - Olawunmi Olatunji – Managing Partner,
Brockville Investments Ltd & Strategy Partner, Doowe Gas - Olajuwan Olusegun – Managing Director/CEO, THLD Group
- Olisa Agbakoba – Senior Partner & Head of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) &
Arbitration, Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL) - Sahid Swadi – Director of Operations,
AfriGas (SL) Ltd - Susan Oluwafunsho Idowu – Investment Officer, International Finance Corporation (IFC)
- Victor Oyadiji – Head of Operations,
Navgas - Wale Shonibare – Director, Energy
Financial Solutions, African Development Bank - YinkaOpeke – Founder & CEO, Smart Energies
- Adams Yeo – CEO, TS Energy
- Abu Folami – Chief Commercial
Officer/Chief Financial Officer, Asiko/Gas Terminalling
2nd CNG Africa Expo’s Speakers, 4th Mar 2025
- Adelanke Dayo-Adepoju – Gas and Renewable Energy Specialist, Major
Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN) - Godwin Okoduwa – Chairman, LPG & Downstream Natural Gas Group, Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry
- Mohammed M. Ibrahim – Chairman,
National Gas Expansion Program (NGEP) - Joseph Chukwurah Ezigbo –
Managing Director, Falcon Corporation - Justin Zha – Business Director,
Peiyang Chemical Engineering Service Corporation - Luis Fernández Murias – Area Manager, Westport Fuel Systems
- Mobisola Odimegwu – PNM, ABR,
G.ICSAN – Sofia Legal - Riverson Oppong – CEO, Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC)
- Oladeji Olaoti – Deputy Secretary General,
Nigerian Gas Association | Manager New Businesses – Falcon Corporation Limited - Olajuwan Olusegun – Managing Director/CEO, THLD Group
- Oluwasegun Olajuwon – MD, THLD Group
- Pulak Sen – Vice Chairman, Powergas
- Jide Pratt – Country Pilot Manager,
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