The Minister of State for Environment, Sharon Ikeazor has commended Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Limited for its courageous decision to suspend the export of cooking gas while approving 100 per cent domestic supply of the product.
In a statement by the Director Pres Sagir El Mohommed, the Minister noted that such a bold initiative was a welcome development and a step in the right direction that will not only bring down the price of the commodity but also bring relief to forests and the ecosystems.
She advised that NLNG should be commended for its sensitivity and responsiveness to the plight of Nigerians.
According to her: “For us in the environment sector, this singular decision will not only help in restoring our forests and in addressing some of our climate challenges but also facilitate the attainment of our Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) and other aspects of the Paris Agreement”.
Ikeazor recalled that shortly after the increase in the prices of cooking gas in the country, millions of Nigerians could no longer afford the commodity and consequently resorted to firewood and charcoal as alternatives.
