Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Retail Limited has commissioned its first Smart Self-Service Station in Abuja. The facility is located on Bill Clinton Drive and offers a technology-driven fuelling experience.
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The 24-hour system allows customers to fuel their vehicles without staff assistance. Customers can also select their preferred fuel quantity and pay at any time.
The initiative reflects NNPC Retail’s response to changing consumer preferences.
NNPC Smart Station Offers Modern Mobility Services
The new facility features 16 Premium Motor Spirit pumps and two Automotive Gas Oil pumps. It has storage capacity for 180,000 litres of PMS and 5,000 litres of AGO.
Customers can also access an electric vehicle charging facility. The charging system has an 86-point capacity and was developed with Africa Motor Works.
Additionally, the station offers LPG dispensing services and a modern lubricant bay. A fully automated car wash also forms part of the facility. NNPC Retail has also provided space for quick-service restaurants, a coffee shop and convenience store.
Furthermore, provisions have been made for future Compressed Natural Gas infrastructure.
The facility therefore goes beyond traditional fuel retailing.
NNPC Highlights Customer Convenience
Speaking at the commissioning, NNPC Ltd’s Executive Vice President, Downstream, Mumuni Dagazau, highlighted the project’s significance. He said the station demonstrates NNPC Retail’s focus on innovation and customer satisfaction.
“Today marks another important milestone in the evolution of NNPC Retail,” Dagazau said.
He added that the project reflects the company’s commitment to cpponvenience and operational efficiency. According to him, the ultimate goal remains delivering an exceptional customer experience.
Meanwhile, NNPC Retail Managing Director Huub Stokman said consumer expectations continue to evolve.
“More than ever, we need to meet the needs of Nigerian consumers,” Stokman said.
He noted that customers increasingly expect quality products, fair prices and convenient payment options. They also want additional energy solutions, including electric vehicle charging and CNG. Stokman said younger consumers particularly value sustainable services.
“That is precisely what this Smart Station represents,” he added.
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Solar Power and Strategic Partnership
The Smart Station operates entirely on more than 200 kilowatt-hours of installed solar capacity. This renewable energy system supports the facility’s technology-driven operations. The project resulted from a partnership between NNPC Retail and the Nigeria Immigration Service. The NIS provided the land for the development. NNPC Retail praised the agency for its continued cooperation and support.
NIS Comptroller General Kemi Nandap also welcomed the project. She was represented by Deputy Comptroller General Saidu Bashir Daura.
Nandap described the station as a model for sustainable energy infrastructure. She also linked the project to innovative transportation solutions and increased investment.
NNPC Retail further acknowledged NMDPRA, Africa Motor Works and other project partners. Contractors and technology providers also contributed to the facility’s delivery. The company plans to expand the Smart Station model across Nigeria. It also intends to strengthen partnerships with public and private institutions.
The expansion aims to create a convenient, technology-enabled retail network focused on customers.
