President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated four Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) infrastructure projects spread across Lagos, Abuja, and Owerri, as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s shift toward cleaner and locally sourced energy.
The projects, delivered through the Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund, were unveiled on Friday and form part of the administration’s broader strategy to cushion the effects of fuel subsidy removal while expanding access to alternative fuel options nationwide.
At the Lagos sites in Ojota, two major stations were commissioned, including a high-capacity gas supply and distribution hub and a refuelling station designed to serve growing transport demand across the city. Officials say the facilities will significantly improve access to CNG for both private motorists and commercial operators within the Lagos corridor.
In Abuja, a newly developed daughter booster station in the Jahi district was also unveiled. The facility is equipped with advanced compression and storage systems and is expected to serve hundreds of vehicles daily, including cars, buses, tricycles, and trucks. It also includes a conversion centre where vehicles can be retrofitted to run on CNG.
The fourth project is located at the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), where a dedicated CNG station and conversion centre were launched under a university-focused transport initiative. The site also includes training and vehicle conversion facilities aimed at supporting campus mobility and technical skills development.
Speaking during the virtual commissioning, Tinubu said Nigeria’s vast natural gas reserves would play a central role in shaping the country’s future energy mix, stressing that ongoing reforms are designed to make energy more affordable and locally driven.
He noted that the expansion of CNG infrastructure represents a shift from policy discussions to practical implementation, adding that the goal is to reduce transport costs while promoting cleaner fuel alternatives across the country.
Officials from the Ministry of Petroleum Resources, including Ekperikpe Ekpo, highlighted Nigeria’s large proven gas reserves and described the projects as key to advancing the country’s “Decade of Gas” initiative.
The government also announced financing support schemes in partnership with financial institutions to help vehicle owners convert to CNG without bearing the full upfront cost, with repayment plans structured over several months at relatively low interest rates.
Authorities say the new infrastructure rollout is expected to accelerate adoption of CNG-powered transport, reduce reliance on petrol, and support long-term energy transition goals.
