Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has unveiled the revived Nigergas Company Limited after more than 30 years of dormancy, positioning it as a major catalyst for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the state.
The plant, originally established in 1962, has been modernised to produce medical and industrial gases including oxygen and acetylene. With an installed capacity of 100 cubic metres of oxygen and 45 cubic metres of acetylene per hour, Nigergas is expected to meet the needs of hospitals, welders, agro-processors, and manufacturers.
Governor Mbah said the facility had already created over 100 direct jobs and would generate more than 5,000 indirect opportunities across distribution, fabrication, transport, and supply chains. "These improvements ripple outward: increased industrial activity strengthens our revenue base and deepens opportunities for MSMEs," he noted.
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By supplying reliable and affordable gases locally, the plant is expected to reduce operating costs for businesses, enhance productivity, and stimulate industrial growth. The governor emphasised that the rehabilitation followed a public–private partnership model to ensure efficiency and commercial viability.
The restored Nigergas plant will also expand into nitrogen, argon, carbon dioxide, and CNG in the near future, further opening opportunities for SMEs in healthcare, manufacturing, and agriculture.
