… Governor Mbah commends Second Coming Nigeria Ltd. for N20m cooking gas subsidy

Oredola Adeola

Second Coming Nigeria Ltd, a Liquified Petroleum Gas (cooking gas) marketing company based in Enugu, has announced a reduction in the price of the product from N960 to N672 per kg, representing a substantial 30 percent decrease, to commemorate the first anniversary of Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah in office, benefiting over 4,000 residents of Enugu State.

Dr Basil Ogbuanu, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Second Coming Nigeria Ltd, made this known on Wednesday, at the company’s plant, in Abakpa-Nike, along Enugu-Nsukka Road.

Advisors Reports gathered that the cooking gas price reduction for Enugu State residents on May 29, 2024, to commemorate Gov. Peter Mbah’s swearing-in, translated to over N20 million in subsidy for 4,000 residents who patronized the company’s four branches with their 12kg gas cylinders.

The price was reduced from N960 to N672 per cylinder for the one-day offer, which was simultaneously implemented across the company’s branches in Amaechi Road, Agbani, Oji River, and Abakpa-Nike, specifically benefiting 4,000 residents within Enugu State.

Gov. Mbah, who was represented at the occasion by Mr. Aka Eze Aka, Commissioner for Information and Communication, in his comment on the reduction of prices of cooking gas open at the company’s plant, said that the gesture by Second Coming Nigeria Ltd was a testament of the striving business environment in Enugu State.

The Governor further said that his administration had de-risked the business environment and improved in all indices of Ease-of-Doing-Business in the state.

He said, “Security for both investors and customers have been achieved as the state ranks as one of the safest states in the country; where everybody moves around and engages in their business endeavours freely, not minding the hour.

“As a Governor who understands business and its nature, having been a businessman himself, we have gone ahead to remove all bottlenecks to business as well as invested massively in road, water, electricity, and other infrastructure for business to flourish in the state.

“This administration is doing things differently as it carries a big vision to move the state forward in all sectors and ensure that the total Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grows from current $4.4 billion to $30 billion within eight years,” the Enugu State Governor said.

Mr. Sunday Ajogwu, Commissioner for Special Duties, on his part, lauded the company for celebrating the modest achievements of Gov. Mbah in the last year as well as joining to herald the innovations and productivity being driven by Mbah’s administration.

He said, “We thank Second Coming for this sound Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), which entails giving back and joining Gov. Mbah to put smiles on the faces of thousands of residents in the state.

“We want more companies and investors to come in and take advantage of the progressive business environment and peace-loving people that Enugu State is blessed with courtesy of our amiable governor, Dr Peter Mbah,” he said.

Earlier, Dr. Ogbuanu, CEO of the company, said that the gesture was for two celebrations.

According to him, we are celebrating our results-oriented and hardworking governor, Dr Peter Mbah, and celebrating our customers for standing with us.

Ogbuanu said that Gov. Mbah, being a renowned oil and gas businessman before venturing into politics, had made those in the oil and gas sector proud with “his sterling performance, innovative ideas and passionate drive to achieve them”.

“Gov. Mbah remains a shining example that those of us in the oil and gas business can perform exceptionally well in politics and governance. We remain proud of his verifiable achievements within a short while in office,” he said.

Ogbuanu also appreciated the customers of the company for their loyalty and for ensuring faithful patronage all these years in the company’s various branches.

Mr Anthony Nnaemezie, one of the beneficiaries of the 30 percent subsidy, commended the company for such a wonderful gesture coming at a time of economic difficulty in many homes.

Nnaemezie, who lives at Jerry Ugwu Street, Abakpa-Nike, said: “I call on all companies and businesses to also join the state government in the bid to make life easier for residents as this company is doing here today”.

Miss Maria Ndubisi, another beneficiary, thanked the management of the company for such a kind gesture while praying for God’s blessings on the company to continue to witness progress.

Ndubisi said, “I want to sincerely thank the company as it is not common to see such free gestures these days. I pray God to continue to uplift the company to greater heights”.