The Federal government has commended Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Limited for suspending the exportation of cooking gas while approving 100 percent domestic supply of the product.

On January 14, the NLNG said the move was designed to increase LPG availability in Nigeria, diversify its use and support the government’s Decade of Gas initiative.

The Minister of State for the Environment, Sharon Ikeazor gave the commendation in a statement released by the Ministry’s Director of Press, Saghir el Mohammed.

Ikeazor said such a bold initiative was a welcomed development and a step in the right direction that would not only bring down the price of the commodity but also bring relief to our forests and the ecosystems.