Fashola Launches Eko Gas (LPG)

The Lagos State Government said it would launch its new clean
energyprogramme, 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 commitmentto
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 moreexpensive.
"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 theuse LPG.