The National gas policy aims at setting goals and implementing an institutional framework for the gas sector. 

This Vision for Nigerian gas aims at moving the economy from oil to gas; diversifying the gas supply options to ensure security of supply; extending gas penetration in the domestic market in order to facilitate the growth of the electric power, agricultural, industrial and transportation sectors; ending gas flaring and address environmental issues, amongst others.

The use of LPG is endorsed as a way to reduce deforestation and change social practices of consuming wood for cooking.