By Gloria Akudoro
Motorists in the Federal Capital Territory can now experience a fully automated fuelling service following NNPC Retail Limited’s commission of its first self-service smart station on Thursday, September 10, 2026.
Unveiled in partnership with the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), the landmark facility on Bill Clinton Drive, Airport Road, Abuja powered entirely by over 200 kilowatt-hour of solar capacity – features 24-hour self-service automated petrol dispensing, an 86-point electric vehicles charging hub, LPG sales and lifestyle services as part of a nationwide modernization drive.
During the commissioning, NNPC Ltd’s Executive Vice President, Downstream, Mumuni Dagazau, said: “Today marks another important milestone in the evolution of NNPC Retail. The launch of this Smart Station reflects our commitment to innovation, convenience, operational efficiency, and most importantly, an exceptional customer experience.
NNPC Retail commended the NIS for its sustained cooperation, describing the collaboration as an example of the institutional partnerships required to deliver modern energy infrastructure across Nigeria.
The Managing Director of NNPC Retail, Huub Stokman, said the Smart Station responds to changing consumer preferences across Nigeria’s downstream sector.
“More than ever, we need to meet the needs of Nigerian consumers. They want quality products at the right price, prompt and friendly service, more value-added offerings and convenient payment options. They also want to be rewarded for their loyalty, have access to more energy solutions, including EV charging and CNG, and, particularly among younger customers, receive these services sustainably. That is precisely what this Smart Station represents,” Stokman said.
He acknowledged the contributions of the NIS, the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, Africa Motor Works, technology partners, contractors and other stakeholders whose support was essential to the project’s delivery.
Stokman reaffirmed NNPC Retail’s commitment to expanding the Smart Station model across the country, strengthening partnerships with public and private institutions, and building a more convenient, technology-enabled retail network centered on customers’ needs.
In her remarks, the Comptroller General, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Kemi Nandap, represented by the Deputy Comptroller General, Finance and Accounts, Saidu Bashir Daura congratulated NNPC on the commissioning, describing the new station as a model for encouraging greater investment in sustainable energy infrastructure and innovative transportation solutions.
According to a statement by the Chief Corporate Communications Officer NNPC Limited, Andy Odeh, the station has 16 Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) pumps and two Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) pumps, supported by storage capacity of 180,000 litres of PMS and 5,000 litres of AGO. It also features an electric vehicle charging facility with an 86-point capacity, deployed in partnership with Africa Motor Works, as well as an LPG dispensing facility, a modern lubricant service bay and a fully automated car wash. Provision has been made for the future installation of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) infrastructure.
NNPC Retail Limited, a subsidiary of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), developed the station in partnership with the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), which provided the land for the project.
