… expands into VI-Lekki corridor, with cleaner, cheaper gas
Oredola Adeola
Axxela Limited, a leading gas and power solutions provider in sub-Saharan Africa with over 360km of natural gas pipeline infrastructure, has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening energy security, advancing industrialization, and promoting environmental sustainability in Lagos State.
Axxela management made this pledge during a visit to Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Sanwo-Olu at the Lagos House, Marina.
Through one of its subsidiaries, Gaslink Nigeria Limited, Axxela has pioneered private-sector natural gas distribution, significantly expanding gas infrastructure in Lagos by over 170m spanning key industrial hubs, including Ikeja, Ilupeju, Isolo, Ijora, Apapa, Tin Can, Victoria Island, and Eko Atlantic.
With ongoing expansion into the Victoria Island-Lekki corridor, the company is boosting energy access, supporting industrial growth, and advancing decarbonisation efforts with a cleaner and cheaper energy alternative in Lagos.
Its extensive natural gas network has attracted new industries and continued to enable existing businesses to thrive, driving economic growth and increasing tax revenues for public infrastructure investment.
Beyond gas distribution, Axxela has demonstrated immense capacity in power development by building Independent Power Projects (IPP) for the Lagos State Government in Akute, Alausa, and Lagos Island, and more recently, a 5.8 MW for Cadbury Nigeria.
Governor Sanwo-Olu, in his comment welcoming the Axxela management team, expressed the state government’s readiness to foster a business-friendly environment for investors.
He reiterated Lagos State’s dedication to supporting enterprises like Axxela in their efforts to enhance energy infrastructure and sustainability.
Kehinde Alabi, Managing Director of Axxela Gas Distribution, stated, “We take pride in driving energy security and significantly contributing to Lagos State’s energy hub.
“Lagos is strategic to our business, and our initiatives are directly supporting industrialisation and promoting environmental sustainability.
“Our goal is to continue to collaborate with the state government to bridge the energy gap.
“Our AGI facility in Ikeja and expansion along the VI-Lekki corridor reflect our commitment to sustainable energy solutions that empower industries and reduce carbon emissions,” he said.
He further explained that beyond its core energy operations, Axxela actively invests in numerous social impact initiatives, partnering with LASPARK on its annual tree planting programmes, and has supported education through its Back-to-School Scholarship Initiative which has benefited hundreds of students from host communities.
Axxela Limited is the pioneer private sector developer of natural gas solutions and captive power generation in Nigeria, a company co-owned by Helios Investment Partners LLP and Sojitz Corporation.
According to him, Axxela is a designated natural gas shipper on the West African Gas Pipeline (WAGP) and a West African Power Pool (WAPP) member, delivering natural gas to about 200 industrial and commercial customers via a vast natural gas infrastructure network.
Alabi, MD of Axxela Gas Distribution, emphasised that , Axxela provides unique energy solutions primarily through its subsidiaries: Gaslink Nigeria Limited, Gas Network Services Limited, Central Horizon Gas Company Limited, and Transit Gas Nigeria Limited.
