SAT AUG 01 2026-theGBJournal| The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday inaugurated Nigeria’s first integrated energy hub in Oshodi, describing the facility as a significant milestone in the country’s transition to cleaner, more affordable, and sustainable energy sources.
He stated that the project, developed by IBILE Oil and Gas Corporation, exceeds 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 & Gas Corporation (IOGC) Oshodi Integrated Energy Hub on the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway, Lagos.
The event was attended by top government officials, regulators from the oil and gas sector, industry stakeholders, community, religious and political leaders, who lauded the project as a major step forward for Nigeria’s clean energy transition and alternative fuel infrastructure development.
The facility offers Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), Liquefied Petroleum 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 said that the inauguration marks an important step in Lagos’ aim to lead in innovation and infrastructure development while supporting 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.
Governor Sanwo-Olu explained that the facility responds practically to the nation’s changing energy needs and offers motorists and businesses cleaner, more affordable alternatives.
The Governor highlighted Lagos’ ongoing investments in infrastructure that promote economic growth and improve residents’ quality of life, emphasising that affordable transportation remains key to sustaining commerce in Africa’s largest city.
He revealed that Oshodi was chosen deliberately for the project due to its strategic significance 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 Tinubu for his leadership in accelerating the adoption of compressed natural gas and alternative energies through the Presidential CNG Initiative, stating that the programme is gradually transforming Nigeria’s energy landscape.
He urged 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 a political issue.
He expressed confidence that the energy hub would lower transportation costs, boost economic activity, create jobs, and attract more private investments into Lagos.
Governor Sanwo-Olu commended 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’s dedication to attracting investment and assured stakeholders of continued support for projects fostering sustainable development and enhanced public infrastructure.
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