SON Unveils Cylinder Recirculation Scheme to Curtail Spread of Unsafe Units

The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has launched the National Cylinder Recirculation Programme (NCRP) at the Nigerian Alliance for Clean Cooking (NACC) Conference 2026 in Abuja. The N2.27 trillion initiative aims to curb the spread of unsafe, expired, and substandard liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders across the country by registering, inspecting, tracking, and recirculating at least 43 million certified cylinders.

The programme sets out a regulatory framework for deploying Authorized Requalification Facilities (ARFs) nationwide, enabling the replacement of unsafe units and the establishment of a central National Cylinder Registry with unique QR codes for each cylinder. This move is described as a transformative investment in public safety, industrial growth, and skilled job creation, with the minister emphasizing its role in establishing long-term stability in the LPG sector.

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