Tinubu commissions four CNG projects in Lagos, Abuja, Owerri

President Bola Tinubu marked his administration's third anniversary by commissioning four major Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) infrastructure projects in Lagos, Abuja, and Owerri. This significant rollout aims to expand Nigeria's clean transport network and build the country's energy future using its own gas resources, rather than imported alternatives.

The projects, delivered under the Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund, are a key part of the Federal Government's strategy to mitigate the impact of petroleum subsidy removal. They are designed to lower transportation costs, increase domestic gas utilization, and accelerate the transition to cleaner fuels.

In Lagos, the Portland Gas CNG Mother Station boasts a daily dispensing capacity of 96,000 standard cubic meters and includes distribution facilities. Additionally, the IBILE Oil and Gas Corporation CNG Refuelling Station was commissioned, marking the start of a network of 15 such stations across the state.

Abuja's Jahi District saw the unveiling of what is described as West Africa's most advanced CNG Daughter Booster Station. This facility can serve hundreds of vehicles daily and includes a mass conversion center. In Owerri, Imo State, the FEMADEC CNG Daughter Station and Conversion Centre was commissioned, part of an initiative to establish CNG ecosystems in 20 universities nationwide to support students and staff.

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the country’s energy future will be built from its own gas resources rather than imported alternatives.