January 12, 2026
Governor Dikko Umaru Radda has commissioned the first Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) station in Katsina State, describing the project as a major milestone in the state’s drive for energy security, economic growth and environmental sustainability.
The facility, the Greenville LNG–CNG Hub Station, was inaugurated in Katsina on Wednesday.
Speaking at the ceremony, Governor Radda said the project marked the fulfillment of campaign promises and reflected his administration’s commitment to delivering tangible results.
Governor Dikko Umaru Radda
“Today’s event is historic for our state. The commissioning of the first CNG station in Katsina is a clear demonstration that our promises to the people are being translated into real projects that will improve their lives,” he said.
The governor explained that his administration’s development agenda prioritises security, economic revitalisation, human capital development and sustainable growth, with energy positioned at the centre of these objectives.
“Energy is the backbone of security, productivity and economic growth. Reliable power is essential for businesses, public services and communities,” he said, adding that the gas hub forms part of a broader energy diversification strategy that combines clean fuels with renewable energy solutions.
According to him, the state government has undertaken several interventions in the power sector, including the hybridisation of the state wind farm with solar photovoltaic systems and battery energy storage, deployment of solar mini-grids and stand-alone solar systems in rural communities and markets, and investments in battery storage and transformers to improve electricity distribution.
“These projects are designed to unlock economic opportunities, empower small and medium-scale enterprises, and improve the quality of life of our people,” he said.
Chairman of Greenville LNG, Mr. Eddy Van den Broeke, represented by Mr. Joseph Adewale Oyadoyin, said the project originated from Governor Radda’s visit to the company’s facility in Kaduna on January 6, 2024.
He commended the state government for providing land promptly, describing it as evidence of an enabling business environment that allowed the project to be completed within a short timeframe.
Oyadoyin said the station, the first LNG–CNG facility in Katsina, would supply affordable CNG and LNG to transporters, institutions, businesses and residents, while also generating employment opportunities.
He added that the project aligns with the Federal Government’s Presidential Initiative on CNG aimed at promoting cleaner, safer and more affordable fuel nationwide, strengthening energy security and reducing carbon emissions.
The Greenville representative also acknowledged the support of relevant ministries and agencies, regulators, and partners including the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, the Federal Ministry of Industries, transport unions and tricycle associations.
Also speaking, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Power and Energy, Hafiz Ahmed, said the commissioning demonstrated the impact of strong public–private partnerships.
He noted that Nigeria has about 206 trillion cubic feet of proven gas reserves, the largest in Africa and the eighth largest globally, and that the Federal Government has declared 2030 as the “Year of Gas” to maximise the country’s gas resources for development.
Ahmed said the state government is committed to ensuring that the benefits of gas development extend beyond producing regions, with a focus on power generation, transportation and industrialisation.
The event was attended by the Speaker of the Katsina State House of Assembly, Hon. Nasir Yahaya Daura; the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Hon. Abdulkadir Mamman Nasir; members of the State Executive Council; local government chairmen; industry stakeholders; transport union leaders; regulators; community leaders; and business representatives.
The commissioning signals a new phase in Katsina State’s transition toward cleaner and more diversified energy sources.
