Total Nigeria Plc has emphasized the need for Nigeria to utilize all necessary mechanisms to optimally exploit the potentials in the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) market, The Guardian reports.
The Commercial Communications Manager, Total, Tamunosaki Edunro, said that to enhance optimal utilization of LPG in Nigeria, Total Nigeria is working on some projects such as; the injection of safe and affordable cylinders into the market.
This is done through the cylinder deposit scheme where customers don’t have to pay for a cylinder but rather make a refundable deposit for a brand new cylinder and at every cylinder exchange for refill; a brand new and quality certified cylinder is given to the customer. Furthermore, the company is opening up more LPG sale outlets for consumers to have easy access to LPG.
She however lamented the poor government regulation and enforcement. “Unlike other Countries, there are no clear cut regulations on the LPG industry. This has in the past led to poor safety operations and malpractices in the industry,” she stated.