Kaduna State Government recently Commissioned the first ever Liquid/Compress Natural Gas plant Greenville L-CNG in Kakau, Kaduna State giving alternative to motorists following the perilous times that accompanied fuel subsidy removal.
Speaking at the commissioning, the representative of Kaduna State Governor, Architect Ibrahim Hamza, the Commissioner of Works and Infrastructure said “In a time marked by volatile fuel prices and currency fluctuations in the global market, Greenville LNG presents a robust solution in the form of LCNG.
” This change is not only embraced but enthusiastically welcomed in Kaduna. It promises to bring not only economic growth but also a revival to various Kaduna-based industries, including textiles, machinery, steel, aluminium, as well as the automotive and oil and gas sectors.
“The provision of a stable power source through the L-CNG gas hub is of paramount importance for these small and medium-sized businesses and industries. Moreover, the development of these hubs is poised to address Kaduna’s pressing need for energy security.
“This welcoming change is not limited to businesses alone; it also extends to the transportation sector, where a significant number of keke riders ply the roads of Kaduna daily. For these riders, L-CNG represents a cost-effective alternative to high-priced PMS, offering financial relief and reduced stress.
“Additionally, it promotes ecological peace, as CNG is renowned for its eco-friendliness and emission of less harmful pollutants, ensuring the safety of both our citizens and the environment, ” he stressed.
Declaring the event open, the Chief Executive Officer, Greenville Lauren Maubre said LNG and CNG present a cost-effective alternative to conventional fuels, leading to a 15-20% reduction in petroleum and gas oil consumption.
One of the most remarkable impacts of Greenville LNG’s efforts is the economic empowerment of approximately two million KEKE NAPEP riders across Nigeria.
“By offering an affordable alternative to conventional fuels, we not only improve the economic well-being of these riders and their families but also mitigate the impact of fuel subsidy changes on the general public, ” he posited.
Earlier, the Commissioner of Police, Kaduna State Command, Musa Yusuf Garba, Commissioned a state of the art Police Station at Kakau donated by Greenville LNG Company.
CP Garba who commended Greenville for the support to security, maintained that “I want to ensure that Kaduna communities, Kaduna citizens sleep with their two eyes closed unlike what I met them doing. You can see that we have made a lot of progress and we have achieved so much that people can now move freely without any fear or intimidation.”
