On 29 September 2026, we were delighted to join the Gas Investment Forum 2026 – 4th Edition, continuing our support as a strategic partner and connecting with delegates from some of our member companies.
In his goodwill keynote address, delivered at the opening of the session on “Powering Nigeria’s Domestic Gas Market: Scaling Infrastructure and Market Development,” our Executive Secretary, John Kadiri, noted that the topic closely aligns with the mission of the ALDG and the Association’s ongoing advocacy for policies that can unlock the potential of Nigeria’s domestic gas market.
He highlighted key issues that the Association believes require continued discussion and action.
1. Review of the 4% Customs Levy on Midstream and Downstream Gas Activities
The Association called for a possible waiver or suspension of the implementation of Section 189(1)(a) of the Nigeria Customs Service Act 2023, which imposes a Customs Levy of 4% of the Free on Board (FOB) value of cargoes on relevant midstream and downstream activities.
A review of this levy would provide an additional incentive for investment, complementing the existing import duty and VAT exemptions applicable to qualifying midstream and downstream project activities.
2. Reclassification of Tax Incentive Thresholds for Gas Businesses
The Association also called for a review of the ₦100 billion threshold for gas transmission, distribution and supply businesses under the Economic Development Incentive Schedule of the Nigeria Tax Act 2025, with a view to introducing lower categories that better reflect the structure of the industry, such as Major, Medium and Small-Scale Companies.
The current threshold risks limiting access to the incentive to only the largest players, leaving smaller and emerging businesses without a comparable mechanism to support their investments and growth.
This is particularly important given the ₦10 billion threshold applicable to coal activities. If a lower threshold is considered appropriate for coal, there is a strong case for ensuring that gas, given its strategic role in Nigeria’s energy mix, is not placed at a relative disadvantage.
Our Executive Secretary was also honoured to present awards to some of our member companies, including Tetracore Energy Group, Shell Nigeria Gas and Greenville LNG, during the Award Dinner.
We commend the Gas Investment Forum team for bringing stakeholders together and creating a platform for continued dialogue on the policies, investments and infrastructure needed to develop Nigeria’s domestic gas market.