Harboursandport.com: Lagos, Nigeria - July 9, 2025: The Lagos State Waterways Authority, LASWA hosted a high-level engagement today with the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (Pi-CNG), RIL Hydro Kraft Limited (pioneers of marine CNG solutions), and key boat operators across the state.
Held at LASWA’s headquarters in Ikoyi, the strategic meeting signals a major leap toward cleaner, more sustainable energy for inland water transport.
The dialogue focused on aligning the national clean energy transition with the operational realities of local boat operators, evaluating the viability of adopting Compressed Natural Gas, CNG for marine transport, and fostering stakeholder collaboration.
In his remarks, Oluwadamilola Emmanuel, LASWA’s General Manager, emphasized the authority’s commitment to introducing CNG-powered and electric ferries—key to reducing emissions, ensuring passenger safety, and lowering operating costs.
Representing the Pi-CNG, PD/CEO, Michael Oluwagbemi outlined the Federal roadmap for CNG adoption, citing successful projects in the road transport sector and promising robust technical support and policy incentives for marine applications.
Layi Solesi, CEO of RIL Hydro Krafts Ltd, delivered a detailed presentation on the CNG transition process, infrastructure requirements, and long-term savings. Case studies from other coastal cities highlighted the system’s success and scalability.
Boat operators voiced concerns about affordability, infrastructure, and engine compatibility. LASWA and Pi-CNG officials assured participants of a phased, inclusive rollout with capacity-building programs and consistent stakeholder engagement.
This initiative reinforces LASWA’s role as a forward-thinking regulator, committed to building a cleaner, safer and more efficient Lagos water transport system. Stakeholders expressed optimism about piloting the first wave of CNG-powered ferries.
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