The Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund (MDGIF), a Directorate of the NMDPRA, has unveiled an integrated Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) refuelling facility at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, marking another milestone in its mandate to catalyse investments across Nigeria’s gas value chain and deepen domestic gas utilisation.
Speaking at the ceremony, the Executive Director, Mr Oluwole Adama, described the project as a practical demonstration of Nigeria’s gas-based energy transition. He noted that the OAU facility is one of 20 CNG refuelling projects being deployed across federal universities to promote cleaner mobility, expand access to gas infrastructure and deliver measurable socio-economic benefits. According to him, the initiative reflects ongoing efforts to expand domestic gas use and support cleaner transportation alternatives.
The Vice Chancellor, Prof Adebayo Simeon Bamire, commended the initiative, stating that the project, designed to serve both the university and the surrounding community, will foster research opportunities, practical learning and innovation in alternative fuels. He added that the facility will strengthen relations between the university and its host community, promote sustainable transportation and create shared economic value for stakeholders.
Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Engr Akinnola Fola, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to delivering safe, efficient and scalable CNG infrastructure nationwide through strong public and private sector collaboration.
The OAU CNG station is one of 20 projects under a collaboration involving MDGIF, FEMADEC Energy and the Presidential CNG Initiative (PCNGi) to build integrated CNG ecosystems across federal universities nationwide.
The project is designed to reduce transportation costs and pollution on campus. It will provide CNG buses and vehicle conversion services to students, staff and the neighbouring community, fostering cleaner mobility, practical research and broader community engagement.
