A private company, Eegoja gas, on Sunday, inaugurated an 80-metric-ton, N100 million modern domestic plant in Kwankwashe, Suleja Local Government Area of Niger state.
Giving details about the project, the Chief Executive Officer of company, Paul Ekele, said that the plant would improve the economy of the area, as well as create employment for the people.
He said that the concept of the company came as an inspiration to remain connected to the needs of the people.
According to him, “Eegoja gas is intended to serve the people and empower them through the value chain.
“There is a growing demand in cooking gas, because it is the cheapest among burning fuel and it is less stressful.
“The demand for gas is becoming higher than the supply, that is why I am calling on my big brothers and friends to venture into the same business, because gas still remains a viable business.
“There is a lot of business potentials associated with LPG business,” he said.
Ekele gave an assurance that the gas plant would satisfy its customers by ensuring safety, accuracy of measurement and value for money.
“The company placed more value to life than profit and we believe that you are buying gas to cook for your family to eat and live.
“I urge you, as our esteemed customers, to always pay attention to our instructions, such as ‘customers are not allowed inside and no car is allowed inside,’ ” he added.
He, however, appealed to the Federal government to create an enabling environment for those in LPG business, such as removing of value added tax (VAT) on gas.
Also, Mordecai Ladan, a senior official in the Department of Petroleum (DPR), noted that the plant would impact positively on the lives of the people of Suleja and itsí environs.
“There will be positive economic impact such as creation of jobs as the staff will earn a living through the plant.
“There is a growing demand for domestic gas and bringing the plant close to a congested area like Suleja and environs, a satellite town, where most workers in Abuja reside, was a good idea,” he added.
