The Lagos State Government, in collaboration with Portland Gas Ltd, has launched a Mobile Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Refill Unit under the Presidential CNG Initiative to accelerate the state's transition to cleaner energy and reduce carbon emissions.
Speaking at the launch event on Friday, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, represented by the Managing Director of the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), Abimbola Akinajo, reaffirmed the administration's commitment to sustainable transportation.
Sanwo-Olu stated that the initiative aligns with Lagos' agenda for improving air quality, cutting transportation costs, and creating new economic opportunities.
"With over four million vehicles in Lagos contributing significantly to emissions, the government aims to convert 10 per cent of the state's vehicle fleet—about 400,000 vehicles—over the next three years," he said.
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He added that 2,000 government-owned vehicles, including security and public transport buses, would transition to CNG by the second quarter of 2025. To support this shift, Lagos will establish four CNG refueling stations by mid-2025, with a total of 15 stations expected to be operational by the end of the year.
The Programme Director of the Presidential CNG Initiative, Michael Oluwagbemi, emphasized that the transition to CNG is essential for Nigeria's economic and environmental sustainability.
"We must leverage this natural resource to lower transportation costs and improve air quality," he said, highlighting government incentives such as VAT waivers and gas pricing support to encourage private sector investment.
Portland Gas CEO, Folajimi Mohammed, noted that the company is expanding its CNG infrastructure in Lagos, utilizing the nearby Accela Pipeline to enhance affordability.
Sanwo-Olu called on transport operators, investors, and private sector stakeholders to support the transition, stating that Lagos is poised to lead Nigeria's shift towards cleaner energy solutions.
