The five Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) refuelling stations inaugurated in Lagos have the capacity to fuel about 8,400 vehicles daily when operating at full capacity, the Executive Director, Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund (MDGIF), Oluwole Adama, has said.
Adama disclosed this at the inauguration of the facilities, developed through a joint venture between MDGIF and IBILE Oil and Gas Corporation (IOGC).
The stations are located in Abule-Egba, Ajah, Oko-Oba, Idimu and Ogolonto, with a combined gas storage capacity of 45,640 standard cubic metres.
According to Adama, the facilities will expand access to cleaner and more affordable fuel, particularly for commercial drivers, fleet operators, traders and commuters, while reducing transportation and business operating costs.
He said the projects demonstrated the Federal Government’s commitment to promoting domestic gas utilisation and developing critical infrastructure to support transportation, commerce and economic growth.
Adama added that the initiative aligned with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritised the utilisation of Nigeria’s abundant gas resources to stimulate economic activities and productive enterprise.
“Together, the five stations at Abule-Egba, Ajah, Oko-Oba, Idimu and Ogolonto can hold 45,640 standard cubic metres of gas.
“At full capacity, they can fill about 8,400 cars per day, using natural gas produced right here in Nigeria,” he said.
He noted that increased adoption of CNG would not only lower fuel costs but also contribute to improved air quality and reduced environmental impact from transportation activities.
The MDGIF executive director further highlighted the employment opportunities the facilities would generate for young Nigerians in operations, safety, maintenance, logistics and technical services.
However, he stressed that the long-term success of the projects would depend on safe operations, reliable gas supply, regular maintenance and sustained public confidence.
“At MDGIF, we want infrastructure that works every day, not infrastructure that looks impressive only on commissioning day,” he said.
He urged transport operators, fleet owners, businesses and public institutions to take advantage of the facilities, while calling on IOGC to maintain high standards of safety, service delivery and operational discipline.
Adama commended the Federal Government, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), the National Assembly, the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), IOGC management and the host communities for supporting the initiative.
He maintained that the impact of the projects should ultimately be measured by their contributions to transportation efficiency, business growth and employment generation.
Also speaking, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of IBILE Oil and Gas Corporation, Temitayo Gbajumo, said the corporation was targeting the development of 15 CNG refuelling stations across Lagos State.
Gbajumo disclosed that six additional stations were expected to be completed by the first quarter of 2027 as part of efforts to expand the state’s CNG infrastructure.
He explained that the project was designed to increase access to cleaner and more affordable energy, reduce transportation costs and encourage the adoption of CNG-powered vehicles.
According to him, the five newly inaugurated facilities formed part of the corporation’s partnership with MDGIF to accelerate CNG infrastructure development across Lagos.
He said the first phase had witnessed the inauguration of four stations, while the remaining six facilities were at different stages of completion and expected to be ready by the first quarter of 2027.
Gbajumo described the initiative as a contribution to the Federal Government’s gas expansion programme and the Lagos State Government’s vision of promoting cleaner and more efficient transportation.
He commended President Tinubu for advancing domestic gas utilisation through the Presidential CNG Initiative and the Federal Government’s energy transition agenda.
He also acknowledged Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s support for infrastructure development, investment promotion and sustainable transportation in Lagos State.
