The Lagos State Government, through the IBILE Oil and Gas Corporation (IOGC), has announced that 65 vehicles have already been converted to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), with 550 more set to be completed by July 2025. This initiative is part of the state’s clean transport energy program aimed at cushioning the effects of fuel subsidy removal.
Simultaneously, the Lagos State Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources has unveiled an ambitious energy roadmap focused on achieving universal energy access, improving electricity reliability, and promoting local manufacturing of power infrastructure.
These announcements were made by the Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Engr. Biodun Ogunleye, during the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing held at Alausa, Ikeja, in commemoration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s six years in office.
Ogunleye stated that the CNG conversion initiative falls under the Presidential CNG Initiative led by President Bola Tinubu. The initiative aims to provide cleaner, cost-effective alternatives for transportation, thereby mitigating the impact of rising fuel prices following the subsidy removal.
“IOGC is providing clean, reliable energy by developing infrastructure and supplying gas for domestic, transportation, and industrial uses across all five divisions of the state,” he said.
He disclosed that:
65 vehicles have already been converted to CNG
550 vehicles are currently undergoing conversion, to be completed by July 2025
85 technicians have been trained
17 master trainers have completed 316 training hours and received certification
17 CNG stations and 11 delivery trucks will become operational by October 2025
Additionally, five independent CNG stations are already in operation
Ogunleye emphasized the government’s commitment to safety and sustainability in all energy-related activities.
As part of its long-term energy strategy, the Ministry is implementing the Lagos Electricity Market under the Lagos State Electricity Law, 2024. This includes licensing independent electricity distribution companies, supporting embedded generation, and launching the Lagos Independent System Operator (LISO) to stabilize the state’s power supply.
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“We are taking deliberate steps to transition Lagos into a 24-hour economy through reliable and sustainable energy solutions,” Ogunleye stated.
He also revealed ongoing efforts to:
Complete and energize eight interconnected mini-grids in underserved communities
Scale such interventions across rural and riverine areas
Finalize the Lagos Integrated Resource Plan, which will guide long-term energy investments
Partner with local and international investors for the local manufacturing of power assets such as transformers, meters, cables, and switchgear
According to Ogunleye, this local manufacturing initiative will reduce import dependency, create jobs, and boost the state’s industrial capacity.
He added that the government will soon activate the Lagos State Electrification Agency (LSEA) and strengthen collaboration with the Rural Electrification Agency under the DARES Programme, ensuring no community is left behind in the energy transition.
“When all these plans materialize, Lagos will have positioned itself as a model for sub-national energy transformation in Africa—leveraging policy, technology, and partnerships to power prosperity,” Ogunleye concluded.
Source: Vanguard
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