The Chairman of Agege Local Government Area, Abdulganiyu Obasa, has announced a free 3kg cooking gas refill initiative for residents within the council.

In a post on X on Friday, Obasa, who is also the son of the Lagos State Assembly Speaker, said the programme would provide refills to 4,000 residents across Agege’s seven wards.

“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 stated.

Obasa explained that the intervention is aimed at delivering “immediate, practical relief at the grassroots,” noting that the slots have been “fairly distributed across all seven wards, with designated gas stations assigned to ensure accessibility and inclusiveness.”

He added that the exercise will operate on a “first-come, first-served basis,” and beneficiaries must present their personal gas cylinders. “Once the allocated slots for a ward are exhausted, the exercise will be concluded at that location,” he said.

The council chairman emphasized that the programme is part of efforts to mitigate the impact of rising energy costs on households.

“This intervention is designed to cushion the effect of rising gas prices, support vulnerable households, and provide immediate, practical relief at the grassroots,” Obasa noted.

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.”

The announcement has generated mixed reactions online, with some users questioning the sustainability and broader economic impact of the initiative. Others 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.