NNPC in Partnership with NIPCO Gas Commissions CNG Stations in Abuja and Lagos

In a landmark event for Nigeria’s energy sector, NNPC in partnership with NIPCO Gas Limited commissioned first-ever Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) stations in Abuja and Lagos. The grand launch ceremony held on Thursday, 4th July 2024, marking a significant stride towards delivering cleaner, cheaper and more sustainable vehicular fuel for Nigerians.

The Hon. Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas) Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo officiated the commissioning of these state-of-the-art CNG stations. The event was graced by the august presence of prominent figures including Chairman of the NNPC Board Chief Pius Akinyelure, Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd. Mallam Mele Kyari, Chairman of the House Committee on Gas Hon. Nicholas Mutu, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Gas Senator Jarigbe Jarigbe, Chairman of the House Committee on Petroleum Downstream Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere, PCNGI Steering Committee Member and SSA (Domestic) to The President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Mr. Toyin Subair. Senior Management of NNPC Limited and other dignitaries were also present to witness this pivotal advancement.

NIPCO Gas Limited expresses immense pride in contributing to the Presidential CNG Initiative aimed at expanding CNG infrastructure across Nigeria. NIPCO Gas is honoured and proud to be partnered with NNPC and play a pivotal role in this prestigious project of expanding CNG stations across Nigeria. This initiative is a testament to our commitment to delivering a cleaner, more economical, environmentally friendly and dependable vehicular fuel.

Speaking at the event, NIPCO Gas Managing Director, Nagendra Verma, mentioned that the Presidential CNG Initiative remained a key component in the CNG drive because of its utmost dedication to promoting a viable and sustainable alternative fuel, CNG. It’s a great delight for us, to express our deep gratitude to PCNGI, NMDPRA, SON and all key stakeholders in this patronizing project of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu which aimed to bestow the country an alternative auto fuel that is cheaper and environment friendly.

“We are dedicated to ensuring the availability of CNG across Nigeria. Our goal is to provide motorists with an economical and environmentally friendly fuel alternative, in line with the President’s directive,” Verma stated.

We are thankful to all our stakeholders, partners, and customers for their trust and belief in the capabilities of NIPCO Gas. Together, we are making CNG the fuel of first choice, significantly contributing to the improvement of the economy and the environment.

This significant development underscores the collaborative efforts of NNPC with NIPCO Gas Limited in driving the nation towards a more sustainable energy future, highlighting their shared vision of harnessing natural gas as a catalyst for economic and environmental progress.

Nagendra Verma, Managing Director of NIPCO Gas Limited, expressed strong support for the CNG initiative and reaffirmed the company’s commitment to ensuring CNG availability across every nook and cranny of Nigeria. “We in partnership with NNPC are dedicated for supporting The Honourable President’s Initiative and ensuring the availability of CNG for motorists as fuel of first choice. Our goal is to promote the use of CNG and contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable future for Nigeria.” said Verma.

For further information on NIPCO Gas’s CNG Station and its services, please visit www.nipcogas.com.