The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo – Olu, on Friday inaugurated Nigeria’s first integrated energy hub in Oshodi, describing the facility as significant milestone in the country’s transition to cleaner, affordable and sustainable energy sources.
He stated that the project develop by IBILE Oil and Gas Corporation, exceed the scope of a typical filling station, integrating multiple energy solutions under one roof to bolster the future of transportation and economic growth.
Governor Sanwo – Olu spoke at the launch of the newly built IBILE Oil and Gas Corporation ( IOGC) Oshodi Integrated Energy Hub on Apapa – Oshodi Expressway.
The event was attended by top government officials, regulators from oil and gas sector, industrial stakeholders, community, religious and political leaders who lauded the project for Nigeria’s clean energy transition and alternative fuel infrastructure development.
The facility offers Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), Automotive Gas Oil ( AGO), Liquefied Natural Gas ( LPG), Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) electric vehicle ( EV) charging stations, and solar power, making it the first of its kind in Nigeria.
Speaking at the event, Governor Sanwo – Olu in a statement by Gboyega Akosile his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, said the inauguration marks an important step in Lagos’ ainm to lead innovation and infrastructure development while supporting the Federal Government’s energy transition agenda.
“Many people may wonder why a Governor would personally commissioned a filling station. This is not just a filling station. It is integrated energy hub that points to the future of mobility and energy in Nigeria,” he said.
Governor Sanwo – Olu explained the facility responds practically to the nation’s changing energy needs and offers motorists and businesses cleaner, more affordable alternatives.
The Governor in the statement highlighted Lagos’s ongoing investments in infrastructure economic growth and improve residents quality of life, emphasizing that affordable transportation remains key to sustaining commerce in Africa’s largest city.
He revealed that was chosen deliberately for the project due to its strategic importance as one of Nigeria’s busiest transport and commercial corridors, where thousands of commuters and transport operators rely on dependable energy infrastructure daily.
Governor Sanwo – Olu also praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his leadership in accelerating the adoption of compressed natural and alternative energies through the Presidential Initiative, stating that the programme is gradually transforming Nigeria’s energy landscape.
He urged the federal regulatory agencies and industry stakeholders to collaborate closely with state governments in replicating similar projects nationwide, stressing that the energy transition should be regarded as a matter of national development rather than political issue.
He expressed confidence that the energy hub would lower transportation costs, boost economic activities, create more jobs, and attract more private investments into Lagos.
Governor Sanwo – Olu commended the IBILE Oil and Gas Corporation’s management for pioneering this initiative, describing it as evidence that government – owned enterprises can innovate while delivering both commercial and public benefits.
He reaffirmed Lagos State dedication to attracting investment and assured stakeholders of continue support for projects fostering sustainable development and enhanced public infrastructure.
Speaking earlier, the Managing Director of IBILE Oil and Gas Corporation, Mr. Temitayo Gbajumo, called the facility Nigeria’s and possibly Africa’s first integrated energy hub.
He stated that the project is part of the Corporation plan to establish 19 CNG stations across Lagos, supporting the Federal Government’s alternative energy programme.
Gbajumo said the Oshodi hub is unique because it combines CNG, LPG, EV Charging, PMS and AGO dispensing points within a single locations, offering motorists a broad spectrum of energy options.
He added that four CNG stations are operational in Lagos, with another 12 in development. “This facility is designed to dispense between 200 and 300 vehicles daily. For PMS and AGO, while the CNG section has the capacity to supply about 7,000 Standard Cubic Metres of gas everyday,” he explained.
He said vehicle centre at the hub enables motorists to convert petro – powered vehicles to CNG, with the company subsidising the cost, which is about N700,000 for the conversion kit and installation.
Gbajumo noted that the objective is to make switching to cleaner affordable energy easier for Lagos residents.
He said that four additional CNG stations will be operational before the end of October, with six more under construction, expecting all 19 stations to be completed before year – end.
He disclosed that existing stations in Agege and Ogudu already record high patronage from tricycles, cars and trucks, with each dispensing around 5,000 Standard Cubic Metres of gas daily.
