Lagos Inaugurates Nigeria’s First Integrated Energy Hub in Oshodi

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has inaugurated Nigeria’s first Integrated Energy Hub in Oshodi, describing the facility as a major milestone in the country’s transition to cleaner, affordable and sustainable energy solutions.

The facility, developed by Ibile Oil and Gas Corporation (IOGC), a Lagos State Government-owned company, combines Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure and a CNG vehicle conversion centre within a single location.

Speaking at the inauguration on Friday,Governor Sanwo-Olu said the project goes beyond the opening of a conventional filling station but represents a practical demonstration of Nigeria’s energy transition agenda.

“Some might think that today is just a simple gas station opening ceremony, but this is much more than that. Today, we are inaugurating the first integrated energy hub in our country. It is a repository of our targeted interventions in energy transition and a clear demonstration of what the future of mobility and energy infrastructure should look like,” he said.

The governor noted that the facility aligns with the Federal Government’s Presidential Compressed Natural Gas (Pi-CNG) initiative and reflects Lagos State’s commitment to supporting policies that promote cleaner and more affordable transportation.

He commended President Bola Tinubu for providing the leadership and policy direction that encouraged investments in alternative energy infrastructure.

“President Tinubu has created the enabling environment for affordable, cleaner and more sustainable transportation solutions. It is now the responsibility of government agencies and stakeholders to translate that vision into reality,” Sanwo-Olu said.

According to him, the energy hub will help reduce transportation costs, stimulate economic activities, create jobs and improve access to cleaner energy sources for residents and businesses.

The governor explained that the facility was deliberately located in Oshodi because of its status as one of the busiest commercial and transportation centres in the country.

“We intentionally brought this project to Oshodi because we want the benefits to be felt first by ordinary Nigerians. This is where the impact on transportation costs and energy access will be most significant,” he said.

Sanwo-Olu described the project as a practical example of how collaboration between the Federal Government, state governments and private-sector stakeholders can deliver meaningful development.

Speaking at the event, the Managing Director of Ibile Oil and Gas Corporation, Mr. Temitayo Gbajumo, described the facility as the first integrated energy hub of its kind in Nigeria and possibly Africa.

According to him, the project forms part of the company’s plan to establish 19 CNG stations across Lagos State in support of the Federal Government’s alternative energy programme.

“We currently have four stations in operation and 12 at various stages of development. This particular facility is unique because it brings together CNG, LPG, EV charging, PMS and AGO under one roof,” he said.

Gbajumo explained that the hub is designed to serve between 200 and 300 vehicles daily for PMS and AGO, while its CNG section is expected to dispense about 7,000 Standard Cubic Metres (SCM) of gas daily.