Get Guardian on GoogleEncouraged by discussions with Aradel Holdings Plc on policy reforms, infrastructure development and investment in Nigeria’s gas sector, the Nigerian Gas Association (NGA) has called for stronger collaboration among industry groups and a competitive, liberalised gas market.
The association spoke during a courtesy visit to Aradel Holdings, led by the NGA President, Yetunde Taiwo, where both organisations discussed critical issues affecting the domestic gas industry’s growth and competitiveness.
The talks focused on the implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), particularly gas pricing, distribution, gas flaring, pipeline infrastructure, and the funding and implementation of the Nigerian Gas Master Plan.
The discussions also highlighted the need to expand gas pipeline infrastructure across the country, alongside addressing regulatory issues involving the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority.
A major issue raised was the need for a competitive and liberalised gas market anchored on willing-buyer, willing-seller principles, which both parties considered important to improving the industry’s commercial viability.
Outlining the association’s mandate, priorities and activities, Taiwo said the engagement with government and regulatory institutions remained the NGA’s primary mandate, stressing the need to promote policies that would support the development of the gas sector.
He also sought Aradel’s support through the participation of its experts in the association’s training programmes and professional development initiatives. She disclosed that the association was working to strengthen technical competencies across the gas value chain.
Receiving the delegation, Aradel’s General Manager, Commercials, Olanrewaju Daramola, said capacity building remained one of the company’s key organisational priorities and expressed willingness to provide the necessary support.
He said Aradel should be actively involved in such advocacy initiatives rather than merely encouraging the association to undertake them.
He also advocated stronger collaboration among key industry associations, including the Oil Producers Trade Section (OPTS), Independent Petroleum Producers Group (IPPG), Crude Oil Refiners Association of Nigeria (CORAN) and the NGA, noting that a unified industry voice would deliver a stronger and more effective message to government and regulators.
