Apostle George Oghenejabo Taigbenu hails from Erohwa in Isoko South Local Government Area (LGA) of Delta State. He is the Managing Director of Taigbenu oil and gas Limited, researcher and inventor.
In this interview with Isoko Mirror Newspaper, he speaks on why he invented fuel from trees to reduce Nigeria dependence on imported fuel and be self sufficient on fuel production.
Excerpts:
What motivates you to invent fuel?
The greatest motivation i had to invent fuel from trees is to reduce our dependence on imported petroleum products and make Nigeria self sufficient on fuel production.
The fuel i invented from trees is environmental sustainable and friendly. If it is produced frequently, it can reduce the impact of climate change on the earth and mostly Nigerians.
The fuel i invented also cleans the engine. There is also no black soot that comes out of my fuel unlike fossil fuels been poured and soot comes out thereby destroying the environment. There are so much more benefits in my fuel.
The fuel product i invented has been certified by the Nigeria Research Institute in Abuja and vehicles, generators; airlines can also use the fuel.
Can the fuel you invented be lesser than fossil fuels?
Yes, it's possible now to sell fuel i produced for 400 Naira and still make good profits for the investors and Taigbenu oil and gas Limited.
Is your product in the market now or you are searching for investors?
Investors are already sending mails to me and Taigbenu oil and gas will hit the market soon.
Apart from fuel, can you produce cooking gas, electricity and fertilizer?
Yes, Taigbenu oil and gas Limited can produce cooking gas for hotels, estates, among others. The best part of it all is that after giving me a contract, you will never buy cooking gas from any gas plant again.
We have the videos of the jobs that my company has executed.
Where do you see Taigbenu oil and gas Limited in the next five years?
I see the company playing a big part in the downstream sector for now. Before we start oil exploration; I understand the oil industry very well.
Will you diversify into other businesses?
Yes, i will diversify into agriculture, steel and others. It will interest you to know that the steel industry can fetch us more wealth than oil industry if creatively pursued. I will tell you something for free, Uranium as a solid mineral can feed Nigerians for the next 100 years consistently than oil which can dry up.
Are you open to investors owning stakes in your invention and production.
Yes, I am open to that any day and anytime.
What is your calling in life or occupation?
My calling in life or occupation is ministry and business.
Do you have any regrets in life?
I don’t have any regrets in life.
Who are your role models?
Dr. Felida Esssi, Chief Femi Otedola, Pastor Benny Hinn, Aliko Dangote.
Who is your spiritual father?
Pastor Benny Hinn.
What are your hobbies?.
Reading, research, studying the word of God, and business everyday.
When did you discover that you had a calling in ministry?
I discovered when i was in Junior Secondary School class 1 (JSS1). I laid my hands on a man's head and prayed for him and malaria vanished instantly to the glory of God.
Since then i have been healing the sick. Even those on the wheel chair and other infirmities have been healed by God.
From that time in JSS1, i knew that i am a special child with unique abilities and God has a plan for my life.
What is your advice for the youths?
Most youths have given up hope on Nigeria. It is not easy but i will advise the youths to desist from evil tendencies like yahoo plus and embrace innovative actions like what i am doing.
I can make billions of Naira daily, weekly producing fuels and gas for multinationals, locals and other clients.
I will implore the youths to be good ambassadors of Nigeria when they relocate to abroad.
What is your message to businessmen in Nigeria?
It's not easy doing business in Nigeria but businessmen should not give up. We should keep pushing knowing full well that our vision is the goal and the endpoint.
It is possible to make 1 billion Naira as a business man and still lose that money due to lack of investments.
Business men should diversify their investments and be bookworm, read books because readers are leaders.
