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LNG/CNG

Nigeria Nears Completion of Innoson CNG and EV Vehicle Manufacturing Plant

Feb 04, 2026
Nigeria Nears Completion of Innoson CNG and EV Vehicle Manufacturing Plant


  • Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing’s compressed natural gas (CNG) and electric vehicle factory near completion. 

  • Factory expected to rank among world’s largest CNG vehicle facilities by production capacity. 

  • Installed capacity to produce up to 3,000 units annually across six vehicle categories. 

  • Innoson plans to hire about 2,000 additional workers in 2026. 

  • Plant to host technical training programme for young Nigerians. 

  • Facility expected to be completed within the next few months. 

  • Project highlights Nigeria’s drive into locally manufactured CNG and electric vehicles. 

Why it matters?

The Innoson plant completion signals expansion in African automotive manufacturing capacity and skills development. Localised production may affect regional vehicle trade and clean fuel mobility trends.