The Lagos State Government has unveiled five Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) daughter and last-mile retail stations as part of efforts to reduce transportation costs and expand access to cleaner and more affordable energy.
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Dr Ekperikpe Ekpo, inaugurated the facilities on Wednesday. They were developed by the Ibile Oil and Gas Corporation (IOGC), with support from the Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund (MDGIF).
The stations are located in Idimu, Ogolonto, Abule-Egba, Ajah and Oko-Oba.
Ekpo said each facility has a compression capacity of 24,000 standard cubic metres per day and a storage capacity of 9,800 standard cubic metres.
According to him, the stations are strategically positioned to bring CNG closer to motorists, commercial transport operators and businesses across Lagos, providing an alternative to conventional fuels.
He said the projects align with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and the Federal Government’s commitment to harnessing Nigeria’s gas resources for industrial growth, job creation and economic development.
The minister disclosed that President Tinubu had directed the expansion of CNG infrastructure nationwide, including the development of an additional 500 refuelling stations towards a target of 1,000 stations.
He stressed that the success of the initiative should not be judged by the number of facilities commissioned but by their impact on transportation costs and household expenditure.
“Our objective is therefore not simply to count the number of stations commissioned.
“Success must ultimately be measured by impact: whether the infrastructure helps reduce operating costs for transporters and businesses, whether those savings reach commuters, and whether Nigerian families begin to feel tangible relief,” he said.
Ekpo commended the Lagos State Government and IOGC for supporting the Federal Government’s gas expansion programme, while acknowledging MDGIF’s role in facilitating investments in critical gas infrastructure.
He emphasised the need for effective operation and maintenance of the facilities to ensure they deliver their intended benefits.
The minister expressed optimism that the new stations would improve access to CNG, stimulate economic activities and advance Nigeria’s transition towards a gas-powered economy.