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The Second Coming, The Untold Story of Dr Basil Ogbuanu, from Obscurity to Pathfinder

October 11, 2026 · 17 views ·by Odeyemi Oluwafemi

The name Second coming Nig. ltd does not connote the expected coming of Jesus Christ , it is a name synonymous to the return of one Basil Ogbuanu, who hitherto failed disgracefully in his first investiture. Basil Ogbuanu rose from obscurity after serious set backs , learn , relearn and reinvented into what is now call  Second Coming Nig. Ltd.

Second Coming Nig. Ltd became a pacesetter and pathfinder in the LPG marketing, the company came with an enviable  market hub strategy with easy for reach of domestic consumers.

Second Coming Nigeria LTD


Second Coming Nig. Ltd. is a leading oil and gas company incorporated in Nigeria in 2000. The company is a major stakeholder in the domestic LPG industry in the country and currently ranks as the third leading domestic gas distributor in Nigeria. The company's headquarter is located in Lagos, Nigeria, with various branches in the South-East and South-South of Nigeria.
Dr. Basil Kenechukwu Ogbuanu is a prominent Nigerian entrepreneur, corporate executive, and cleric who rose from relative obscurity to become a pioneering "pathfinder" in Nigeria's clean energy sector
Dr. Basil Kenechukwu Ogbuanu is a highly accomplished Nigerian business mogul, seasoned administrator, and religious leader who has risen to become a foundational figure in Nigeria's oil and gas sector. He currently serves as the Managing Director and CEO of Second Coming Nigeria Limited, a premier Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) marketing company. Widely recognized as a trailblazer, his career represents a journey of strategic innovation and industry leadership, earning him titles such as "LPG Personality of the Week" and descriptions as a "dynamic colossus" within the energy sector.
LPG plant

⇒History behind the second coming

Products from Second Coming Nig Ltd
It started with a retail outlet in the year 2000 at 5, Love all Street, Ikosi-Ketu, with 20 cylinders of 12.5kg worth N50,000.00 (fifty thousand naira only). In 2004, the company leased a gas plant, then known as the Rocklead Gas Plant, and in 2007, it finally bought the entire plant. Since then, the story has changed for the better. Second Coming Nig. Ltd. has since developed an expert pool of human resources from which it provides quality service in the industry with its second-to-none quality of personnel. It has positioned itself to provide exceptional services in the gas industry in Nigeria and prides itself on training the best hands in the industry. Second Coming Nigeria Limited has maintained high standards in reliability, quality, and service. The company has also demonstrated its commitment to quality, the environment, safety systems, and customer satisfaction, which has ensured that it remains one of the largest LPG suppliers in Nigeria.

Background and Growth

Basil Ogbuanu, who hitherto failed disgraceful in his first investiture, rose from obscurity after serious set backs , learn , relearn and reinvented into what is now call  Second Coming Nig. Ltd.

Basil Ogbuanu obtained an OND in Corporate Management (Nigerian College of Administration) and a BSc in Business Administration (University of Lagos), Dr Ogbuanu proceeded to Babcock University, where he obtained an MSc in Business Management and a PhD in Business Entrepreneurship.

Dr Ogbuanu is active in various business ventures. He is the Vice Chairman of Alpgam Energy Ltd, Vice Chairman of Greenfield Integrated Energy Service Ltd and a Director in Never Again Energy Ltd. He is also a member of the Nigeria Institute of Management, Chartered Institute of Administration, and International Institute for Policy Review & Development Strategies.

🚀 From Obscurity to Industry Pathfinder

Dr. Ogbuanu’s journey is celebrated as a classic story of academic and entrepreneurial resilience. He laid his business foundation incrementally by moving from basic certifications to the highest academic honors: 
  • Educational Foundation: He initially obtained an Ordinary National Diploma (OND) in Corporate Management, followed by a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Business Administration from the University of Lagos (UNILAG). 
  • Advanced Degrees: He later advanced his studies at Babcock University, earning both a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Business Management and a Ph.D. in Business Entrepreneurship.
Through his company, Second Coming Nigeria Limited, he championed the adoption of cleaner domestic cooking energy long before it became a mainstream government policy. He serves as a critical advocate for making LPG accessible to average Nigerian homes,  famously campaigning for the removal of high import duties on gas cylinders and safety accessories to lower market prices.

💼 Key Institutional Leadership Roles

Beyond running his own firm, Dr. Ogbuanu has heavily influenced structural policy in Nigeria’s energy marketplace: 
  • NALPGAM President (2013–2017): He served as the National President of the Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers (NALPGAM), steering reforms and safety protocols across the country. 
  • Human Capital Development: He currently chairs the Governing Council of the NALPGAM Resource Centre to foster professional training within the gas sector. 
  • Corporate Affiliations: He maintains directorships and board positions in several offshoot energy firms, including Alpgam Energy Ltd, Greenfield Integrated Energy Service Ltd, and Never Again Energy Ltd. 

⛪ Spiritual & Community Impact
Reflecting his dual-identity as a corporate titan and spiritual guide, Dr. Ogbuanu serves as a Zonal Pastor in the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) and oversees other Christian ministries in Lagos. His corporate social responsibility programs are well-documented, notably organizing multi-million naira philanthropic drives that provide free cooking gas to thousands of struggling families across Abia and Enugu states during economic hardships and festive seasons
customers at Second Coming Nig ltd

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