Chairman of Agege Local Government Area, Abdulganiyu Obasa, has announced a free 3kg cooking gas refill programme for 4000 residents of the council.
The council Chairman, who is the son of the state Assembly Speaker, Obasa, in a post on X on Friday, said the initiative would provide a 3kg cooking gas refill to 4,000 residents across the seven wards in Agege.
“As part of our continued commitment to easing the daily burdens faced by our people, I am pleased to announce a free cooking gas refill programme for 4,000 residents across the seven wards in Agege,” he wrote.
The council boss explained that the intervention was intended to provide “immediate, practical relief at the grassroots,” noting that the slots had been “fairly distributed across all seven wards, with designated gas stations assigned to ensure accessibility and inclusiveness.”
Obasa further stated that the exercise would be conducted on a “first-come, first-served basis,” stressing that beneficiaries must present their personal gas cylinders, as “once the allocated slots for a ward are exhausted, the exercise will be concluded at that location.”
He maintained that the programme was conceived as part of efforts to mitigate the effects of rising energy costs on households.
“This intervention is designed to cushion the impact of rising gas prices, support vulnerable households, and provide immediate, practical relief at the grassroots,” he stated.
Obasa further described the scheme as “one of several people-focused programmes we are implementing to improve quality of life, promote cleaner energy use, and demonstrate that governance must be felt where it matters most, in our homes and communities.”
The announcement, however sparked mixed reactions online, with many users questioning the sustainability and broader economic impact of the initiative.
Some users raised similar concerns, suggesting that empowerment initiatives and job creation would deliver more lasting benefits.
Obasa has yet to publicly respond to the criticisms as of the time of filing this report.
