Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers (NALPGAM) has exonerated its members from the importation and sale of explosive cooking gas (LPG) that has reportedly killed people and destroyed properties in gas-related fire outbreaks across the country, THISDAY reports.

The President of NALPGAM, Mr. Nosakhare Ogieva-Okunbor stated recently in Abuja, that members of the association were registered and trained on the safe handling of their LPG stocks. He noted that they could not be involved in shady deals that could result in the gas-fire outbreaks that had been recorded in the Magodo and Lekki areas of Lagos.

The reported cases of gas explosions and fire outbreaks had been linked to low quality LPG in circulation in the country. But Ogieva-Okunbor said his association was not involved in shady deals. According to him, NALPGAM has continued to enlighten Nigerians on safe use of LPG especially as it is reportedly a viable alternative fuel source for use in Nigeria.

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