The Chairman of Agege Local Government Area, Abdulganiyu Obasa, has announced a free 3kg cooking gas refill programme for 4,000 residents of the council.
Obasa, who is the son of the Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker, made the announcement in a post shared on X on Friday. He 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.
He explained that the intervention was created to provide “immediate, practical relief at the grassroots.” According to him, the available slots have been “fairly distributed across all seven wards, with designated gas stations assigned to ensure accessibility and inclusiveness.”
Obasa stated that the exercise would be carried out on a “first-come, first-served basis.” He stressed that beneficiaries must present their personal gas cylinders for the refill. He added that “once the allocated slots for a ward are exhausted, the exercise will be concluded at that location.”
The council chairman said the programme was introduced as part of efforts to reduce the impact of rising energy costs on households in the area.
“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.
He 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.”
However, the announcement sparked mixed reactions online. Many users questioned the sustainability and broader economic impact of the initiative.
Some users also suggested that empowerment initiatives and job creation would provide more lasting benefits.
As of the time of filing this report, Obasa has not publicly responded to the criticisms.
