Lagos Rolls Out ₦150bn CNG Truck Revolution.

Lagos Rolls Out ₦150bn CNG Truck Revolution.

Lagos is taking a bold step toward modernising freight movement and making its highways safer. On Wednesday, the Lagos State Government announced a landmark ₦150 billion intervention aimed at replacing aging, accident-prone trucks with 2,000 brand-new Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) trucks. This initiative is not just about vehicles, it’s about transforming logistics, protecting lives, and building a cleaner energy future.

During a closed-door briefing at the Ministry of Transportation in Alausa, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Hon. Sola Giwa, explained that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu approved the intervention to address recurring incidents of container crashes, vehicle breakdowns, and damage to public infrastructure. The programme will be rolled out in phases, beginning with an initial ₦50 billion commitment, ensuring that rickety trucks are gradually taken off Lagos roads.

“This initiative will take rickety trucks off our roads, reduce accidents and improve the movement of goods across the state,” Hon. Giwa stated.

The project is being implemented in partnership with the United Bank for Africa (UBA), underscoring the importance of private-sector collaboration in driving public safety and infrastructure renewal.

The intervention goes further than replacing vehicles. According to Hon. Hassan Adekoya, Senior Special Assistant on Transportation Logistics, the Governor has also approved mandatory driver safety assessments. These include drug and substance tests, periodic eye examinations, and free corrective eyewear for drivers diagnosed with vision challenges. By prioritising both machine and human safety, Lagos is setting a new standard for responsible freight management.

Leaders of the Nigeria Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) welcomed the initiative, describing it as a turning point for haulage operations in Lagos. National President Alhaji Yusuf Lawal Othman praised the government’s commitment to cleaner energy and highlighted ongoing training programmes for operators who will manage the new CNG fleet.

Similarly, the Lagos State Chapter Chairman, Alhaji Kayode Odunowo, and South-West Zonal Chairman, Alhaji Kola Ogunyemi, applauded the Governor’s vision, urging members to embrace the transition as a way to enhance safety and professional standards across the sector.

With senior government officials, including Permanent Secretary Mr. Olawale Musa, present at the briefing, the initiative reflects Lagos’s determination to become a safer, more efficient logistics hub. By combining modern CNG technology with strict safety protocols, the state is tackling two critical challenges at once: reducing accidents and cutting carbon emissions.

Godwin Okoduwa, Country Director of CCNA, stated that Lagos State stands to earn significant carbon credits from this investment. The government must seize this opportunity to make the initiative truly sustainable by leveraging the Carbon Trading Mechanism ( a market-based approach that uses a "cap and trade" system or carbon offset schemes to reduce greenhouse gas emissions).

This ₦150bn investment is more than a transport upgrade; it is a statement of intent. Lagos is driving toward a future where freight movement is efficient, roads are safer, and logistics operations align with global sustainability goals. The initiative reduces carbon emissions, lowers dependence on imported petroleum products, and strengthens Nigeria’s push toward diversified energy solutions. It also creates a pathway for broader adoption of gas-based technologies, positioning natural gas as a cornerstone of Nigeria’s cleaner energy future while enhancing safety and efficiency in transport operations. 

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