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| Eko Gas Scheme: Lagos Tasks Residents On Use Of Cooking Gas by msmon(m): 4:16am On Aug 26, 2014 |
In a bid to encourage the use of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), popularly called cooking gas in Lagos, the State Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources has taken the use of cooking gas campaign to the grass root, tasking residents to adopt this clean, safer and cost-effective fuel because of its inherent advantages. Speaking during the distribution of free EKO Gas cylinders and accessories to residents of Alimosho Local Government Area by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Mrs. Regina Iyabo Obasa disclosed that the Lagos State Government is determined to ensure that Lagos homes imbibe the use of LPG because of its inherent advantages. She disclosed that Lagos State Government introduced Eko Gas Scheme as a domestic fuel of choice for Lagosians in order to reduce carbon emissions from the use of firewood and kerosene and because of its inherent advantages such as being cleaner, healthier, safe, more efficient and convenient to use for cooking. ‘’Lagos State Government is set to introduce one million gas cylinders to Lagos homes in the next five years to make the use of LPG a success. This exercise of sensitizing and distributing free Eko Gas stove cylinders to Lagosians has been undertaken in Isolo LCDA, Eredo LCDA, and Badagry Central LCDA,” she said. She further stated that the State government in conjunction with the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry has mapped out plans to sensitise and distribute Eko gas cylinders with full accessories to other local government areas on a weekly basis till the end of 2014. Also speaking at the event, representative of the President of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mr. Adewuyi Makinde enjoined Lagosians and in particular residents of Alimosho to embrace the use of a cleaner fuel for cooking. He disclosed that LPG popularly called cooking gas is the cleanest and most efficient fuel available today. Makinde reiterated the determination of his organisation to partner with Lagos State Government in safeguarding the environment against hazardous substances emitted while cooking with charcoal, firewood and kerosene. Welcoming guests to the event, the Chairman of the Local Development Area, Hon. Israel Olusola Adekunle represented by the Head, Human Resources, Mr. Oluwo Ojo expressed his delight at the initiative saying ‘’ words cannot express how delighted and inspired my humble self and members of my cabinet are because this initiative which is clearly an indication of tremendous democratic development and equitable distribution of the dividends of democracy’’. He re-echoed the importance of switching to the use of LPG which he said is possibly the cleanest and most efficient fuel available today. “Through the use of LPG in rural and low income household, Lagosians can be assured of better health, a cleaner environment and more efficient and faster cooking times,” he said. Highlight of the event was the presentation of free Eko Gas stove cylinders to residents of the locality including former National Deputy President of the Nigerian Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Alhaji Arashi Omikunle and some food vendors. http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/lagos-tasks-residents-on-use-of-cooking-gas/187351/ 2 Likes 3 Shares
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| Re: Eko Gas Scheme: Lagos Tasks Residents On Use Of Cooking Gas by Dreal1247: 4:35am On Aug 26, 2014 |
But some people wont view it to be safer and cheaper. 1 Like |
| Re: Eko Gas Scheme: Lagos Tasks Residents On Use Of Cooking Gas by tunwumi: 5:15am On Aug 26, 2014 |
Education is what gives knowledge of possibilities in impossible. 7 Likes |
| Re: Eko Gas Scheme: Lagos Tasks Residents On Use Of Cooking Gas by Nobody: 5:52am On Aug 26, 2014 |
Not many know of this devt. Far much better than kerosene wey dem go dey increase d price evry tym lyk say na their birth-right  4 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Eko Gas Scheme: Lagos Tasks Residents On Use Of Cooking Gas by drsteroid(m): 7:32am On Aug 26, 2014 |
This is really a welcome devt.gud move by LASG.fud cooked with gas cooker tastes gud n beta.Also,from a medical perspective,gas cooker is also far beta dan firewood or stove 1 Like |
| Re: Eko Gas Scheme: Lagos Tasks Residents On Use Of Cooking Gas by Nobody: 7:34am On Aug 26, 2014 |
The price of refilling a 12.5kg cylinder is quite on the high side. A common man cannot afford 2,800naira for that. The price should be reduced if they want a success in their campaign. 7 Likes |
| Re: Eko Gas Scheme: Lagos Tasks Residents On Use Of Cooking Gas by msmon(m): 7:34am On Aug 26, 2014 |
drsteroid: This is really a welcome devt.gud move by LASG.fud cooked with gas cooker tastes gud n beta.Also,from a medical perspective,gas cooker is also far beta dan firewood or stove How does it help from the medical angle? 1 Like |
| Re: Eko Gas Scheme: Lagos Tasks Residents On Use Of Cooking Gas by Nobody: 7:41am On Aug 26, 2014 |
msmon:the smoke from firewood and stove can be very dangerous to health you know. 6 Likes |
| Re: Eko Gas Scheme: Lagos Tasks Residents On Use Of Cooking Gas by msmon(m): 7:43am On Aug 26, 2014 |
berem: the smoke from firewood and stove can be very dangerous to health you know. Oh ok! Got it. I actually use gas anyway. Thanks |
| Re: Eko Gas Scheme: Lagos Tasks Residents On Use Of Cooking Gas by Lilimax(f): 7:47am On Aug 26, 2014 |
This is a very good initiative and I hope that Lagosians will embrace this laudable act. Again, they should make the price very affordable for the common man out there.  3 Likes |
| Re: Eko Gas Scheme: Lagos Tasks Residents On Use Of Cooking Gas by Nobody: 8:43am On Aug 26, 2014 |
berem: The price of refilling a 12.5kg cylinder is quite on the high side. A common man cannot afford 2,800naira for that. The price should be reduced if they want a success in their campaign.Buying half when one can't refill fully is an option, it works   10 Likes |
| Re: Eko Gas Scheme: Lagos Tasks Residents On Use Of Cooking Gas by emiye(m): 8:46am On Aug 26, 2014 |
berem: The price of refilling a 12.5kg cylinder is quite on the high side. A common man cannot afford 2,800naira for that. The price should be reduced if they want a success in their campaign. There are smaller gas cylinders like 3.25kg and 6.5kg which refilling cost should be 750 and 1,500 respectively. I believe it is cost effective than Kerosene. Edit: pictures of the small cylinders. These pixes were taken from the thread at the launch of the programme last year 5 Likes
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| Re: Eko Gas Scheme: Lagos Tasks Residents On Use Of Cooking Gas by Nobody: 8:47am On Aug 26, 2014 |
chimkaire: Buying half when one can't refill fully is an option, it worksSeriously? I didn't know one can buy half refill. There's nothing better than having a full refill anyway. How long does a half refill last for you? |
| Re: Eko Gas Scheme: Lagos Tasks Residents On Use Of Cooking Gas by Nobody: 8:51am On Aug 26, 2014 |
emiye:that one na camp gas nau! I am already used to 12.5kg cylinder and I have two of them in the house empty.  Na stove things I dey so till further notice. 1 Like |
| Re: Eko Gas Scheme: Lagos Tasks Residents On Use Of Cooking Gas by Nobody: 8:57am On Aug 26, 2014 |
berem: Seriously? I didn't know one can buy half refill. There's nothing better than having a full refill anyway.Bought half during the Sallah hols (the Saturday) still on it. My first of buying half though . By my estimation, I have at most, 3 weeks more, hopefully   3 Likes |
| Re: Eko Gas Scheme: Lagos Tasks Residents On Use Of Cooking Gas by Nobody: 8:57am On Aug 26, 2014 |
berem: The price of refilling a 12.5kg cylinder is quite on the high side. A common man cannot afford 2,800naira for that. The price should be reduced if they want a success in their campaign.If the common man should do his calculation properly, he will know that gas is cheaper to kerosine, I have been using gas since my days in the university till date. My 12.5kg last for 3 rmonths, let's assume am buying kerosine by now I would have spent more than that. Though one thing I see is that some families may find it difficult bring out the amount once to buy. 20 Likes |
| Re: Eko Gas Scheme: Lagos Tasks Residents On Use Of Cooking Gas by Nobody: 8:59am On Aug 26, 2014 |
Are they gonna subsidize the price?  |
| Re: Eko Gas Scheme: Lagos Tasks Residents On Use Of Cooking Gas by Nobody: 9:02am On Aug 26, 2014 |
DikeOha882: If the common man should do his calculation properly, he will know that gas is cheaper to kerosine, I have been using gas since my days in the university till date. My 12.5kg last for 3 rmonths, let's assume am buying kerosine by now I would have spent more than that. Though one thing I see is that some families may find it difficult bring out the amount once to buy.you are right. Folks prefer spending little continously to going for the real thing. Nigerian mentality....you see. 5 Likes |
| Re: Eko Gas Scheme: Lagos Tasks Residents On Use Of Cooking Gas by Nobody: 9:02am On Aug 26, 2014 |
chimkaire: Bought half during the Sallah hols (the Saturday) still on it. My first of buying half thoughwow! If it has lasted this long,then its ok. I might need to refill mine this weekend. Probably half refill   4 Likes |
| Re: Eko Gas Scheme: Lagos Tasks Residents On Use Of Cooking Gas by emiye(m): 9:03am On Aug 26, 2014 |
berem: that one na camp gas nau! I am already used to 12.5kg cylinder and I have two of them in the house empty.Except you are cooking for the whole of your local government, the 12.5kg cylinder should at worst last 1.5 months. 7 Likes |
| Re: Eko Gas Scheme: Lagos Tasks Residents On Use Of Cooking Gas by Nobody: 9:09am On Aug 26, 2014 |
berem: wow! If it has lasted this long,then its ok. I might need to refill mine this weekend. Probably half refill |
| Re: Eko Gas Scheme: Lagos Tasks Residents On Use Of Cooking Gas by Nobody: 10:53am On Aug 26, 2014 |
chimkaire:babes,I just went to refill my cylinder an hour ago. The Eko Gas is real o! It is located right inside my estate. Lemme upload the picture of the flyer I collected. Unfortunately,I didn't take my phone with me to the refilling plant. I would have taken pictures. 4 Likes
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| Re: Eko Gas Scheme: Lagos Tasks Residents On Use Of Cooking Gas by msmon(m): 11:07am On Aug 26, 2014 |
This topic deserves to be on FP! |
| Re: Eko Gas Scheme: Lagos Tasks Residents On Use Of Cooking Gas by msmon(m): 11:08am On Aug 26, 2014 |
berem: babes,I just went to refill my cylinder an hour ago. The Eko Gas is real o! It is located right inside my estate. Lemme upload the picture of the flyer I collected. Unfortunately,I didn't take my phone with me to the refilling plant. I would have taken pictures. Was it refilled for you at a relatively lower price? |
| Re: Eko Gas Scheme: Lagos Tasks Residents On Use Of Cooking Gas by TonySpike: 11:08am On Aug 26, 2014 |
Kerosene burns faster than methane or butane cooking gas, and therefore, kerosene is more expensive. I wonder how some people fail to realise this... 9 Likes |
| Re: Eko Gas Scheme: Lagos Tasks Residents On Use Of Cooking Gas by msmon(m): 11:11am On Aug 26, 2014 |
Has anyone learn about the gem fuel stove? |
| Re: Eko Gas Scheme: Lagos Tasks Residents On Use Of Cooking Gas by Nobody: 11:13am On Aug 26, 2014 |
Dp |
| Re: Eko Gas Scheme: Lagos Tasks Residents On Use Of Cooking Gas by Nobody: 11:13am On Aug 26, 2014 |
msmon:For where? I wanted to refill half but later changed my mind and refilled full price. Its 2,800naira for full refill. 2 Likes |
| Re: Eko Gas Scheme: Lagos Tasks Residents On Use Of Cooking Gas by Nobody: 11:17am On Aug 26, 2014 |
berem: babes,I just went to refill my cylinder an hour ago. The Eko Gas is real o! It is located right inside my estate. Lemme upload the picture of the flyer I collected. Unfortunately,I didn't take my phone with me to the refilling plant. I would have taken pictures.Really? Where can I access this and does it come cheaper? Oh disregard the. Ogologo question...I got it now, reading your previous post. thanks....1 Like |
| Re: Eko Gas Scheme: Lagos Tasks Residents On Use Of Cooking Gas by Nobody: 11:26am On Aug 26, 2014 |
chimkaire: Really? Where can I access this and does it come cheaper?my dear,its not cheaper o! Its the same price. Just that I didn't really need to stress myself going farther as I always did. The Eko Gas plant is right inside my estate. I guess there are similar plants scattered across lagos. 2 Likes |
| Re: Eko Gas Scheme: Lagos Tasks Residents On Use Of Cooking Gas by Nobody: 11:56am On Aug 26, 2014 |
TonySpike: Kerosene burns faster than methane or butane cooking gas, and therefore, kerosene is more expensive. I wonder how some people fail to realise this...not everyone is as educated as you are. that's why LAGS is doing a sensitization program to educate lagosians about the benefits of using cooking gas. most lagosians if you ask them why they don't use gas ,they will tell you it's dangerous. 2 Likes |
| Re: Eko Gas Scheme: Lagos Tasks Residents On Use Of Cooking Gas by Nobody: 12:02pm On Aug 26, 2014 |
berem: The price of refilling a 12.5kg cylinder is quite on the high side. A common man cannot afford 2,800naira for that. The price should be reduced if they want a success in their campaign.sis 12.5kg is equivalent of about 50 litres of kerosene and that about 7,500 naira. Btw there are smaller cylinders. 6 Likes 1 Share |
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