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Dignitaries at the naming ceremony of the 40,000 cubic metres (CBM) WAGL Energy Limited’s Liquiefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) vessel in Ulsan, South Korea, on Monday.

President Bola Tinubu has commissioned a 40,000 cubic meters (CBM) Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) vessel, christened “MT Iyaloja (Lagos),” in Ulsan, South Korea, to deepen LPG availability and affordability.

The President, at the commissioning of the 40,000 CBM LPG vessel, on Monday, said Nigeria was poised to deliver clean and sustainable energy solutions not just in-country but also across Africa and beyond.

The vessel, owned by WAGL Energy Limited (a NNPC Ltd./Sahara Group Joint Venture), is a dual-fuel, fully refrigerated LPG carrier.

This latest addition brings WAGL’s total LPG vessel capacity to 162,000 CBM. Other vessels in the fleet include MT Africa Gas, MT Sahara Gas, MT BaruMK, and MT Sapet.

Represented by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, the President commended WAGL Energy Limited, NNPC Limited and Sahara Group for their strategic foresight.

Tinubu, in a statement by the NNPC Ltd. management, also lauded the partners for their technical excellence and unwavering dedication to expanding Africa’s role in the global clean energy value chain.

In his remarks, the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of NNPC Ltd., Mr. Bashir Ojulari, described WAGL’s LPG Vessel as a significant addition to Nigeria’s gas development efforts.

The GCEO, represented by the Executive Vice President, Gas, Power, and New Energy, Mr. Olalekan Ogunleye, added that the vessel will be crucial in realizing the impact of gas in Nigeria’s economic development.

Ojulari said the NNPC Ltd. was deepening its commitment to ensure LPG affordability, availability and access, nationwide.

“NNPC Ltd. is proud to be a major shareholder in this indigenous company which in addition to the newly commissioned vessel, owns four other LPG vessels in its growing fleet, delivering over six million MT of LPG across West Africa over the last five years,” he added.

Also speaking, WAGL’s Chairman/Executive Director at Sahara Group, Mr Temitope Shonubi, said that the company’s expansion demonstrated its vision of responsibly driving efforts aimed at bridging the continent’s critical energy infrastructure gap.

“The addition of MT Iyaloja (Lagos) embodies the spirit of progress and empowerment championed by the iconic Alhaja Abibatu Mogaji, whose legacy we honour.

“Sahara Group is proud of its partnership with NNPC Ltd. and reaffirms its commitment to partnerships that drive energy access in Africa,” he added.

WAGL’s Managing Director, Mr. Mohammed Bello, said that the company is dedicated to expanding its integrated supply network across the entire energy value chain.

“WAGL already has plans to further expand the fleet within the next two years with the addition of a Small Gas Carrier and a Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC),” he added.

The symbolic ribbon cutting of MT Iyaloja (Lagos), named in honour of Alhaja Abibatu Mogaji (the late mother of President Bola Tinubu), was performed by her granddaughter, the Iyaloja-General of Nigeria, Alhaja Folasade Tinubu-Ojo.

Pompoma:
This might be a Photoshop. Any video to substantiate this propaganda?

Pompoma:
This might be a Photoshop. Any video to substantiate this propaganda?

Pompoma:
This might be a Photoshop. Any video to substantiate this propaganda?

Kemetian:
Grow up.

You’re no longer a teenager.

Rebelutionary:
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madridguy:
This is impressive. Jagaban is my president and I'm proud of him.

Ikaeniyan0:
God bless the south west and the south south

God bless the north

God bless Nigeria

Jeezuzpick:
He used Nigeria's funds to procure a ship for Nigeria (kini big deal?), but named it for a title his own daughter currently holds.

Una wehdone.

9jatriot:
In case this news is confirmed to be true, that means some streets in other countries of the world would soon be named after Tinubu.

Modified:
After going back to read a part of it, I think the possibility is high. The vessel is actually a Nigerian vessel that is probably being built in Japan, and will be brought to Nigeria at some point, so having a Nigerian name in this case will not be out of place.

Pompoma:
This might be a Photoshop. Any video to substantiate this propaganda?

amaridigital:
If the PDP we labored for for 16 years could deliver these we won't be where we are today. Only shouting POWER and SHARE THE MONEY!!
At this rate we are assured that there is hope for the nation and a better tomorrow for those who love the nation, not emergency lovers of Nigeria oh.

amaridigital:
If the PDP you labored for for 16 years could deliver these we won't be where we are today. Only shouting POWER and SHARE THE MONEY!!
At this rate we are assured that there is hope for the nation and a better tomorrow for those who love the nation, not emergency lovers of Nigeria oh.

poiZon:
MT iyaloja...

That's a private vessel being commissioned by Minister of the federal republic, probably being bought using state funds.

TouchNfollow:
Tinubu commissions LPG vessel named ‘MT Iyaloja Lagos’ in South Korea


https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/08/tinubu-commissions-lpg-vessel-named-mt-iyaloja-lagos-in-south-korea/