NCDMB Supports Growth for LPG Production as Firm Launches Lagos Plant
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), has assured of continuous support the growth of the production and deployment of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) in Nigeria.
Executive Secretary of the board, Mr Simbi Wabote, gave the assurance during the inauguration of a 30-metric ton refilling plant belonging to SelAi Gas Station Ltd., Agege in Lagos.
The plant aims at empowering women by providing gas cylinders at a reduced price and on a flexible payment plan, while transporters are also expected to benefit through a delivery solution system.
Wabote, who was represented by the Manager, Projects and Operations, NCDMB, Adewale Adenugba, commended the company as a front-runner in taking practical steps in the “Decade of Gas” journey, stressing that it was the first time domestic LPG consumption would reach the 1 million metric tons mark.
The Executive Secretary NCDMB said the commissioning marked the achievement of yet another milestone by the private sector, which according to him, shows that the various initiatives embarked upon by the government was yielding fruits.
“Beyond the volumes, the economic, social and environmental benefits of switching from solid and liquid forms of fuel to gaseous form are enormous, which I have noticed is part of your company’s mantra,” he added.
Speaking at the event, Chief Executive Office of the company, Damilola Owolabi, revealed that the company located the plant in Agege part of Lagos to take advantage of the dense population.
Owolabi pointed out that the intent is to provide an outlet where the residents can easily refill their cooking gas as well as get encouraged to stop the use of dirty energy sources like firewood, charcoal and kerosene.
