President Tinubu Commissions LPG Vessel to Boost Gas Strategy

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu says Nigeria is ready to lead Africa’s clean energy revolution.

He made this known during the commissioning of MT Iyaloja (Lagos), a 40,000 CBM Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) carrier, in Ulsan, South Korea.

The vessel belongs to WAGL Energy Limited, a joint venture between NNPC Ltd. and Sahara Group.

Represented by Minister Ekperikpe Ekpo, Tinubu described the vessel as “a milestone that aligns with Nigeria’s broader ambition.”

He said natural gas will drive “economic development, energy security, and environmental sustainability.”

MT Iyaloja (Lagos) joins a growing fleet that includes MT Africa Gas, MT Sahara Gas, MT BaruMK, and MT Sapet.

With this addition, WAGL’s total fleet capacity now stands at 162,000 CBM.

NNPC and Sahara Group Push for Regional Energy Access

NNPC’s Group CEO, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, represented by Olalekan Ogunleye, said the vessel will unlock Nigeria’s gas potential.

“NNPC Ltd. is proud to be a major shareholder in this indigenous company,” he said.

“WAGL owns four other LPG vessels, delivering over 6 million metric tons of LPG across West Africa in the last five years.”

He added that NNPC is committed to “LPG affordability, availability, and access nationwide.”

Sahara Group’s Temitope Shonubi said the vessel reflects their vision to bridge Africa’s energy infrastructure gap.

He explained that naming the ship after Abibatu Mogaji, Tinubu’s late mother, “symbolizes empowerment and progress.”

Her granddaughter, Folasade Tinubu-Ojo, performed the ribbon-cutting as Iyaloja-General of Nigeria.

Nigeria’s Gas Strategy Gains Global Momentum

WAGL’s Managing Director, Mohammed Sani Bello, revealed plans to expand the fleet with a Small Gas Carrier and a Very Large Gas Carrier.

The move signals Nigeria’s growing role in global clean energy supply.

The MT Iyaloja (Lagos) is more than steel and fuel—it’s a floating promise of progress.

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