NGA holds advocacy as one of its key value propositions as it advocates for gas-related issues that are the priority to our members and the gas industry. Through advocacy the NGA influences and drives the development of legislation, policies, regulation and /or standards. Below are a few issues NGA has been in the forefront of advocacy to create a sustainable industry.
NGA constantly engages with the Presidency, National Assembly and Heads of Government Agencies and Parastatals on issues affecting the entire value chain.
NGA made robust contribution to the proposed Nigeria Gas Policy
NGA made contribution to Bills from Hon. Agbedi House Committee on Gas.
The NGA campaigned vigorously on the illiquidity threatening to submerge the gas value chain. The result: N701 billion NBET fund by the federal government to tackle the issue.
The NGA executive council engaged with the Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Raji Fashola and the Central Bank Governor. Godwin Emefiele, over the currency mismatch affecting the stakeholders in the gas value change. The result: Inclusion of gas companies on the list of the 60% forex allocation policy.
The NGA is currently engaging the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) over pioneer status and tax waivers for deserved members of its value chain.
Greater influence and effective lobbying for more friendly legislation, policies and regulation.
More effective arbitration platform for stakeholders to resolve related issues and concerns.
A strong and centralised platform for accessing essential industry resources.
Dramatic improvement in growth of the industry resulting in increase in gas exploration and protection.
Increase in local consumption/utilisation of gas especially in derivatives manufacturing for Gas Based Industries (GBI)
increase in volume of gas export.
Recognition of the NIgerian gas industry as key market by local and international investors.
Increased Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into the country.
Increased revenue generation.
NGA has consistently organized International Conference and Exhibition since inception to actively promote industry dialogue and information sharing on industry best practices and latest technological advances. NGA programmes provide useful industry input into the nation's gas planning agenda.
“Shift to Gas Economy: Pace and Scale of Innovation in the West Africa Sub-Region”.
“Nigerian Gas Roadmap And Global Influence: Its Implementation, Challenges, Opportunity And New Way Forward”.
“Nigerian Gas Roadmap And Global Influence: Its Implementation, Challenges, Opportunity And New Way Forward”.
“The Gas Revolution: Industry feedback on the Gains, Challenges and Opportunities”.
“Gas and Power: A Perfect Partnership for Development and Prosperity”.
“Natural Gas: Balancing the Domestic Demand and International Opportunities”.
“Sustaining a Vibrant Export Gas Business while Expanding the Domestic Gas Industry in Nigeria”.