Lagos Targets 29 CNG Stations by Early 2028 as Five More Open This Month

The Lagos State government in Nigeria says it aims to expand the state's compressed natural gas (CNG) filling stations to 29 by the first quarter of 2028, with five new facilities to be commissioned in November. Tayo Gbajumo, managing director of the state-owned Ibile Oil and Gas Corporation, disclosed the plan at a media briefing on Thursday ahead of the 2026 Lagos Energy Summit. (Cover photo is a file photo of the Lagos skyline.)

Only three stations running as motorists queue

Gbajumo said only three stations are currently operating, in Agege, Ojota and Oshodi, while five additional facilities are expected to be commissioned by November 12. The state's initial target is 19 stations by the first quarter of 2027, followed by 10 more to reach 29 by the first quarter of 2028, covering different parts of the state. He said limited refuelling infrastructure was the biggest obstacle to CNG adoption, with motorists often facing long queues at existing stations, and that expanding the network was meant to cut waiting times.

Conversion costs 700,000 to 1 million naira; a 60kg fill runs about 200 km

Converting a vehicle to run on CNG costs between 700,000 and 1 million naira, depending on the equipment and standards used, Gbajumo said. A 60kg tank costs about 5,000 naira to fill and can provide a range of approximately 200 kilometres, depending on usage. He said Ibile Oil and Gas uses European-standard equipment and stressed that conversions should be carried out by certified engineers to ensure safety. The state hopes the cheaper fuel will give motorists and transport operators an alternative as petrol prices stay high.

Lagos Energy Summit opens November 10

The announcement came ahead of the 2026 Lagos Energy Summit, scheduled for November 10 to 12. Biodun Ogunleye, the commissioner for energy and mineral resources, said the summit would bring together regulators, investors, energy experts, electricity distribution companies and innovators to examine electricity supply, renewable energy, metering, energy affordability and mobility, including the adoption of CNG and electric vehicles. Ibilola Kasunmu, the ministry's permanent secretary, said the summit would focus on practical solutions to Nigeria's electricity challenges, moving beyond discussions to actionable outcomes.