Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has commissioned Nigeria's first integrated energy hub in Oshodi, describing the facility as a landmark investment that will accelerate the country's transition to cleaner, more affordable and sustainable energy.
The governor inaugurated the IBILE Oil and Gas Corporation (IOGC) Oshodi Integrated Energy Hub on the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway on Friday, saying the project represents more than a conventional filling station by combining multiple energy solutions to support the future of transportation and economic growth.
The commissioning ceremony attracted senior government officials, regulators in the oil and gas sector, industry stakeholders, as well as community, religious and political leaders, who hailed the project as a major boost to Nigeria's clean energy transition and alternative fuel infrastructure.
The integrated facility provides Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), electric vehicle charging stations and solar power, making it the first integrated energy hub of its kind in the country.
Speaking at the event, Sanwo-Olu said the project aligns with Lagos State's vision of leading innovation and infrastructure development while complementing the Federal Government's energy transition agenda.
"Many people may wonder why a Governor would personally commission a filling station. This is not just any filling station. It is an integrated energy hub that points to the future of mobility and energy in Nigeria," he said.
The governor noted that the facility offers practical solutions to the country's evolving energy needs by providing motorists and businesses with cleaner and more affordable energy alternatives.
He also highlighted the state's continued investment in infrastructure aimed at driving economic growth and improving residents' quality of life, stressing that affordable transportation remains critical to sustaining commerce in Africa's largest city.
Sanwo-Olu explained that Oshodi was selected for the project because of its strategic importance as one of Nigeria's busiest transport and commercial corridors, serving thousands of commuters and transport operators daily.
The governor commended President Bola Tinubu for advancing the adoption of compressed natural gas and other alternative energy sources through the Presidential CNG Initiative, saying the programme is reshaping Nigeria's energy landscape.
He urged federal regulators and industry stakeholders to work closely with state governments to replicate similar projects across the country, adding that the nation's energy transition should be pursued as a national development priority.
Sanwo-Olu expressed confidence that the integrated energy hub would reduce transportation costs, stimulate economic activities, create employment opportunities and attract additional private sector investments into Lagos.
He also praised the management of IBILE Oil and Gas Corporation for pioneering the initiative, describing it as proof that government-owned enterprises can successfully combine innovation with commercial viability and public service.
The governor reaffirmed the Lagos State Government's commitment to supporting investments that promote sustainable development and improve critical infrastructure across the state.