The Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry in Enugu State, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka, has expressed deep concern over the rising fuel prices in Nigeria, emphasizing the urgent need for prayers to mitigate the potential risks associated with escalating costs.
Mbaka stated while commissioning a filling station “Blessed Omemma Oil and Gas Limited” in Abakpa, Enugu East Local Government Area, Enugu State, that the country is currently facing a state of hunger, which, if not addressed, could lead to a famine crisis.
He urged Nigerians to be proactive with their finances, recommending that they should invest rather than keeping their money in banks. He said that money kept in banks will continue to depreciate in value.
He reiterated that the government is aware of the necessary measures to combat the fuel price hike and called for united prayers for a resolution to the crisis.
It was gathered that a new branch of the Blessed Omemma Oil and Gas Ultra-Modern Station owned by Chief Mathias Ukaigwe has been commissioned at Abakpa Nike, opposite Nike lake resort/Hotel, Enugu.
The new Petrol and Gas Station dispenses well-refined Petroleum products including Automotive Gas Oil, AGO, Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, and Dual-Purpose Kerosene, DPK at affordable prices.
Hear him, “all I can say is that we needed more prayers for Nigeria to be well. For my own angle I am a spiritual man but I want to tell you that we need more prayers.
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“If we are not careful, what we are passing now is a hunger stage, famine stage is still coming, so that’s why I pray that whatever we can do to invest our money do it, don’t keep it in the bank because it will keep devaluing.
“So, the government knows what they can do about the fuel hike, it’s not a thing of advice to them. One solution from them will conquer these maladies and toxic situations.
“The government is aware of what to do to salvage the situation. The pump price this, Pump price that, hiking or no hiking, the government knows what to do and that’s why I said we need more prayers,” Fr. Mbaka.
On his part, the Chairman of Independent Petrol Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Enugu Unit Depot, Chinedu Anyaso commended the owner of the facility, Chief Mathias Ukaigwe for erecting such edifice, which he said has provided employment opportunities to the youths.
He also stated that the station would help in solving the issue of supply and availability of petroleum products around Abakpa axis.
“It’s a welcome development as we are witnessing another grand opening of filling station. It serves as a means of creation of employment for our youths. It is equally way of contributing to the economy of both state and federal government.
“This filling station will help to make the product available and accessable for the people of Enugu East Local government and entire Enugu State,” he said.