Lagos Launches Committee to Commercialize Biogas Production from Organic Waste
The Lagos State Government has inaugurated a technical committee dedicated to driving the commercial production of biogas and biomethane across the state. This initiative aims to reduce dependence on imported fuel and accelerate the transition to cleaner, sustainable energy solutions. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, the Commissioner for Transportation, confirmed that the committee comprises representatives from various ministries and agencies to ensure coordinated implementation. Feasibility studies indicate that Lagos generates approximately 13,000 metric tonnes of waste daily, with 45 percent being organic content suitable for conversion into low-cost biomethane fuel. This move is part of a broader clean energy agenda that includes converting buses to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and introducing electric vehicles. Since 2022, CNG buses have transported over 600,000 passengers, cutting operational fuel costs by nearly 50 percent. Additionally, the state has deployed electric buses and introduced 2,000 CNG-powered trucks to enhance safety and reduce emissions. These reforms align with the state’s THEMES+ development agenda, focusing on eco-friendly transport, reduced emissions, and integrated multimodal connectivity, reflecting growing private-sector confidence in sustainable transportation systems.
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Lagos Launches Committee to Commercialize Biogas Production from Organic Waste
The Lagos State Government has inaugurated a technical committee dedicated to driving the commercial production of biogas and biomethane across the state. This initiative aims to reduce dependence on imported fuel and accelerate the transition to cleaner, sustainable energy solutions. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, the Commissioner for Transportation, confirmed that the committee comprises representatives from various ministries and agencies to ensure coordinated implementation. Feasibility studies indicate that Lagos generates approximately 13,000 metric tonnes of waste daily, with 45 percent being organic content suitable for conversion into low-cost biomethane fuel. This move is part of a broader clean energy agenda that includes converting buses to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and introducing electric vehicles. Since 2022, CNG buses have transported over 600,000 passengers, cutting operational fuel costs by nearly 50 percent. Additionally, the state has deployed electric buses and introduced 2,000 CNG-powered trucks to enhance safety and reduce emissions. These reforms align with the state’s THEMES+ development agenda, focusing on eco-friendly transport, reduced emissions, and integrated multimodal connectivity, reflecting growing private-sector confidence in sustainable transportation systems.
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