By Dipo Olowookere
Nigerian actress, Omotola Ekeinde, has been named announced the brand ambassador for the Nigeria Liquefied Petroleum Gas Association (NLPGA).
The entertainer was unveiled on Thursday, December 1, 2016.
The actress highlighted the importance and benefits of educating millions of Nigerian women and families on the health hazards surrounding the use of firewood and even kerosene in preparing meals.
“We must now reach out to more women and indeed families on the need to embrace the use of liquefied gas, which is cleaner, healthier, safer and even more cost effective,” she said.
At an event to unveil her, President of NLPGA, Mr Dayo Adeshina, described Omotola as a great addition to the fight for renewable energy and total conversion to liquefied petroleum gas in Nigeria.
He said the movie star would also be working with WINLPG (Women in LPG) as they introduce other women into the LPG world.
In attendance were bank executives and captains of the oil and gas industry.
Among the speakers were Chairperson Board Of Directors, First Bank Nigeria Mrs Ibukun Awosika; Techno Oil Vice President, Mrs Nkechi Obi; CEO of Banner Energy, Mr Nuhu Yakubu; Cabana Group UK Director, Nikky Brown and members of the World LPG association Allison Abott.
