President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Has Commissioned The Portland Gas Ojota Mother Station In Lagos

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commissioned the Portland Gas Ojota Mother Station in Lagos, marking another milestone in the federal government’s push to expand domestic energy infrastructure and improve access to cleaner fuel alternatives across Nigeria. The commissioning ceremony, held in Ojota, brought together government officials, energy sector stakeholders and private investors as the administration highlighted its ongoing efforts to deepen gas utilisation as part of Nigeria’s broader energy transition strategy under the Renewed Hope Agenda. According to officials at the event, the Ojota Mother Station is designed to serve as a major distribution hub for liquefied petroleum gas LPG, supporting storage, bottling and redistribution to smaller stations across Lagos and surrounding states. The facility is expected to improve supply efficiency and reduce dependence on imported refined petroleum products. Government representatives said the project aligns with national objectives to promote cleaner energy sources, reduce carbon emissions, and expand domestic gas usage for cooking, transportation and industrial applications. They noted that Nigeria’s vast natural gas reserves remain a key pillar in the country’s long-term economic diversification plans. Energy stakeholders at the commissioning described the facility as a significant investment in downstream infrastructure, emphasizing its potential to create jobs, improve supply stability, and strengthen private-sector participation in the energy value chain. The federal government has repeatedly emphasized gas as a “transition fuel” in Nigeria’s shift toward cleaner energy, arguing that increased adoption of LPG and compressed natural gas CNG will help reduce reliance on traditional biomass and petrol-based energy sources. Officials also said the Ojota Mother Station will enhance safety standards in gas distribution by centralising storage and improving regulatory oversight of bottling and transport operations within the region. The commissioning forms part of a wider series of energy infrastructure projects being promoted under the Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritises energy security, industrial growth, and increased investment in critical infrastructure. Stakeholders expressed optimism that the facility will contribute to stabilising LPG supply in Lagos, where demand has continued to rise due to population growth and increasing adoption of cleaner cooking fuels. The government reiterated its commitment to supporting private sector-led investments in the energy sector, describing such partnerships as essential to achieving national development goals and ensuring long-term energy sustainability.