FG Unveils Five New CNG Stations in Lagos, Targets 8,400 Vehicles Daily

The Federal Government has commissioned five additional Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) stations across Lagos State as part of efforts to expand access to alternative energy, reduce transportation costs and promote cleaner fuel consumption nationwide.

The newly commissioned facilities, located in Idimu, Ogolonto, Abule Egba, Ajah and Oko-Oba, were developed by the Lagos State-owned Ibile Oil and Gas Corporation in partnership with the Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund (MDGIF).

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, who inaugurated the facilities, said the projects represented another significant step towards making Nigeria’s abundant natural gas resources more accessible to motorists, transport operators and businesses.

Ekpo explained that the expansion was in line with President Bola Tinubu’s directive to strengthen the country’s CNG infrastructure, including the establishment of an additional 500 refuelling stations as part of a broader plan to develop a national network of 1,000 outlets.

He noted that expanding CNG infrastructure in Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial hub, would provide motorists and commercial transport operators with more affordable alternatives to conventional petroleum fuels.

According to the minister, each of the five stations has a gas compression capacity of 24,000 standard cubic metres per day and a storage capacity of 9,800 standard cubic metres.

He stressed that the success of the initiative should not be measured by the number of stations commissioned but by its ability to reduce transportation and operational costs, support businesses and provide financial relief to Nigerian households.

Ekpo said the government remained committed to ensuring that the benefits of the country’s gas resources translated into tangible improvements in the lives of Nigerians.

Speaking at the inauguration, the Chief Executive Officer of Ibile Oil and Gas Corporation, Tayo Gbajumo, disclosed that the company had been mandated to establish 15 CNG stations across Lagos State.

He said the five newly commissioned facilities had increased the number of operational stations under the programme to nine, following the earlier inauguration of stations in Ikota, Agege, Ogudu and Ojota.

Gbajumo added that the remaining six stations were at various stages of completion and were expected to be inaugurated in the first quarter of 2027.

He explained that the initiative was designed to improve access to affordable energy, lower transportation expenses for businesses and households, and encourage the adoption of CNG-powered vehicles.

Also speaking, the Executive Director of the Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund, Oluwole Adama, disclosed that the five stations had a combined gas storage capacity of 45,640 standard cubic metres.

He said the facilities could collectively serve approximately 8,400 vehicles daily when operating at full capacity.

Adama described the projects as an important investment in Nigeria’s energy transition, noting that they would make cleaner and more affordable fuel available to transport operators, businesses and commuters.

He further explained that the facilities would generate employment opportunities in areas such as operations, safety management, maintenance, logistics and technical services.

However, he emphasised the importance of maintaining a reliable gas supply, professional facility management and strict compliance with safety regulations to ensure the long-term sustainability of the projects.

According to him, the real success of the initiative would depend on the ability of the stations to operate safely and consistently while providing dependable services to Nigerians.

The Federal Government has continued to promote the adoption of CNG as part of its broader strategy to diversify the country’s energy sources, reduce dependence on conventional fuels and ease the financial burden of transportation on citizens.

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