The Lagos State Government said it would launch its new clean energy programme, tagged ‘Eko Gas’, aimed at encouraging utilisation of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) in the state.

The Commissioner of Energy and Mineral Resources, Taofeeq Ajibade Tijani, who disclosed this said the programme is expected to convert about one million people to using LPG, otherwise known as cooking gas in the next five years. Ajibade said the scheme would be officially launched by Governor Babatunde Raji Fashola, who has made commitment to create incentives for prospective consumers of gas.

According to him, “The state is more focused on promoting greater use of cooking gas in Nigeria by focusing on convenience, cost and safety through excellent gas supply services and development of innovative gas products.”

He said that the essence of the project was to ensure that cooking gas was brought to the door step of all residents of Lagos, especially the low income group, at affordable prices. The project tagged ‘Eko Gas’ would be targeted at the low income group that relies on kerosene because of the erroneous impression that LPG is more expensive.

“The Lagos State Government plans to increase the use of cooking gas among a significant proportion of the populace within the next five years,” he said.

On safety concerns that are raised frequently by potential users of cooking gas, Tijani stated that the product was designed and fabricated with distinguishing qualities such as safety, affordability, portability and environmental friendliness. According to him, about 20 per cent of the cost of cylinder would be eased by the government, in other to encourage Lagosians to the use LPG.
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Reduced cost for business men to buy in bulk and sell back expensively to the poor? Or what checks are being out in place to forestall that? Good initiative though.

Why is Fasola not taking care of his neck skin cancer? The thing don chop him neck finish.

Adejoro74: Why is Fasola not taking care of his neck skin cancer? The thing don chop him neck finish.

Thats all you see from this glorious initiative?

I suggest that the Lagos state government build distribution centres in strategic locations for easy access to the product.

I like Fashola but I hate the party he is in but what I hate most is this idiot poster who no go let us rest

If we can begin to use cooking gas in this country then our natural gas industry would create jobs and bolster the economy. Good initiative.

Clitorial.Dept.:
I like Fashola but I hate the party he is in but what I hate most is this idiot poster who no go let us rest

You need to grow up and learn. Fashola's performance has to do with his party's believe and idea. check out with other states controlled by their party. I wonder how so many NL comment without deep thoughts. fashola alone can't do it he needs people to acheive is aim. who will they be likes mind. from where will the like minds come from? i guess same party. I feel you need to open your mind and check the party you claim you hate from another angle.

D'Vanguard:


You need to grow up and learn. Fashola's performance has to do with his party's believe and idea. check out with other states controlled by their party. I wonder how so many NL comment without deep thoughts. fashola alone can't do it he needs people to acheive is aim. who will they be likes mind. from where will the like minds come from? i guess same party. I feel you need to open your mind and check the party you claim you hate from another angle.

shatap! other than fashola who is the only saving face of this party, what achievements are being celebrated in other acn states? Even when tinibu was governor what did he achieve?

just shatap abeg

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shatap! other than fashola who is the only saving face of this party, what achievements are being celebrated in other acn states? Even when tinibu was governor what did he achieve?

just shatap abeg

My friend, get your facts right please...

Adejoro74: Why is Fasola not taking care of his neck skin cancer? The thing don chop him neck finish.

Tell me about it, I get so disgusted every time I see a picture of him.

Clitorial.Dept.:


shatap! other than fashola who is the only saving face of this party, what achievements are being celebrated in other acn states? Even when tinibu was governor what did he achieve?

just shatap abeg

I dont blame you, accessing the net is cheap. Google and learn more. The fund fashola spend today was engineered by who. Without the Tax regime Tinubu initiated how do you think Fashola would have achieved what he is doning now. Guy, you need to be more polite in your words to people. How about Edo State, Osun State, Ogun state etc. Pls before you talk reason and think deep. Fashola got it right because of the continuty is goverance from ACN to ACN. but other ACN state it was from PDP to ACN. Most state govern by PDP then ask the people they will tell you the significant change they have noticed.

Nice initiatives.
Though I'm not sure I understand how LPG is more environmentally-friendly than kerosene.

good job baba Fashola.

please try to educate the people more on its usage ooo,cos i have an illiterate grandmum who wont touch that with a pole,cos she believes gas is highly inflammable to be use for domestic use.

and make more fire fighters available cos of that my grandma.

thank you sir.

Change that topic to 'liquefied Petroleum Gas'(LPG) and not 'Liquefied Natural Gas' (LNG).

Fashola for president!!!

Adejoro74: Why is Fasola not taking care of his neck skin cancer? The thing don chop him neck finish.

Freewilly:


Tell me about it, I get so disgusted every time I see a picture of him.

I know many of you villagers are ignorant illiterates, but knowing that you people also don't know what cancer is or the difference between cancer and common shaving is very sad and heartbreaking...

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Eko Ile: .

wetin happen no picture again?

Eko Ile:










I know many of you villagers are ignorant illiterates, but knowing that you people also don't know what cancer is or the difference between cancer and common shaving is very sad and heartbreaking...

Don't really care if it's cancer,common shaving, or filthy hygiene. it's disgusting to me, my two cents, and if you don't like it, I'm sure you know where the suspension bridge is so go jump off it for all I care. Good night.

Adejoro74: Why is Fasola not taking care of his neck skin cancer? The thing don chop him neck finish.

You called this skin cancer? I think your school fees should be refunded to you or your sponsor should demand a refund from you.

Freewilly:


Don't really care if it's cancer,common shaving, or filthy hygiene. it's disgusting to me, my two cents, and if you don't like it, I'm sure you know where the suspension bridge is so go jump off it for all I care. Good night.

Shaving and grooming is a sign of good hygiene and not filth. You don't really have to keep trying to prove to me that you really are ignorant and backward. Many of you are worse than elementary school kids..

Eko Ile:


Shaving and grooming is a sign of good hygiene and not filth. You don't really have to keep trying to prove to me that you really are ignorant and backward. Many of you are worse than elementary school kids..

Gbam....Lobatan

Good!

How much will 12.5kg cylinder and its content cost?

this is a good initiative, kudos to Fashola

Clitorial.Dept.:


shatap! other than fashola who is the only saving face of this party, what achievements are being celebrated in other acn states? Even when tinibu was governor what did he achieve?

just shatap abeg

Come to Osun state and see wonder.

Now I can finally stop using fire wood.

Fashola is the only performing Acn governor

Seen!!!