MEA Energy Limited has formally entered Nigeria’s downstream petroleum retail market with the unveiling of its maiden filling station in Bwari, Abuja, signalling plans to roll out up to 250 retail stations across key locations nationwide.

The company, which operates as an oil and gas products trader, importer, wholesaler, retailer, ocean/coastal marine transit provider, and overland freight tanker truck logistics distributor, is expanding from energy trading, supply, logistics, and distribution into a fully integrated downstream operator with direct consumer presence.

Speaking at the unveiling ceremony on Tuesday, the Chief Executive Officer of MEA Energy, Chinenye Atanda, described the project as a strong statement of the company’s long-term commitment to Nigeria’s energy sector.

“The company’s planned 250-station rollout is expected to be executed in phases, with a focus on strategic urban and commercial corridors, supporting mobility, commerce, job creation, and broader energy security,” Atanda said.

She added, “MEA Energy aims to contribute meaningfully to local economic activity while creating employment opportunities across host communities.”

She noted that the station represents the company’s entry into retail fuel service delivery. “This station represents our entry into retail fuel service delivery, bringing the MEA Energy promise closer to everyday Nigerians — motorists, businesses, and communities that depend on quality fuel and dependable service to keep moving,” she said.

Atanda emphasised that the station goes beyond infrastructure investment, positioning it as part of a broader strategic expansion into fuel retail. “For us, this station is not just about selling fuel,” she said. “It is about building trust — trust in the integrity of our operations, in the safety of our facilities, and in the respect and professionalism with which we serve every customer.”

She added that safety, health, and environmental responsibility remain central to MEA Energy’s operations. “From sourcing and storage to transportation and retail delivery, the company adheres strictly to regulatory requirements and global best practices,” Atanda said.

She concluded by reaffirming the company’s long-term retail ambitions. “This filling station is the first of many,” Atanda said. “It signals our intention to grow sustainably within Nigeria’s downstream sector while maintaining the high standards that define our brand. We invite Nigerians to experience the MEA Energy difference and to join us as we build the next chapter of our journey together.”

Also speaking, Head of Retail at MEA Energy, Francis Eleazu, said, “Our mission is clear and resolute. To meet the energy needs of our customers by providing competitively priced petroleum products and efficient distribution across Nigeria and Africa. This station represents a strategic step towards transforming energy retail delivery in Nigeria. We are not merely opening another filling station; we are filling critical service gaps in the energy retail space.”

He added, “We recognize that access, reliability, transparency, and efficiency are essential to national growth, community development, and customer satisfaction. We are especially proud that this facility is designed to serve the underserved through smart fuel stations and integrated convenience retail solutions. Our value propositions rest on pillars that define operational excellence, which include but are not limited to quality petroleum products, high pump integrity, and transparency.”

Eleazu stressed that “anywhere you see MEA Filling Station, our one litre is one litre. We are going to offer continuous product availability at this station and all our retail outlets.”

He highlighted the company’s innovation plans, saying, “Exceptional service delivery, deployment of small retail outlets with full automation for forecast control and automated time gauging systems. And this is only the beginning. In the next phase of our innovation journey, we will introduce self-service pumps, loyalty programs, and fuel wallet solutions, all designed to deliver speed, convenience, and value to our esteemed customers.”

MEA Energy, he said, is committed to “partnership, compliance, safety, and innovation. We believe that sustainable growth in the downstream sector can only be achieved through collaboration among government, regulators, industry stakeholders, host communities, and of course security agencies.”

“As we officially unveil this station today, we warmly invite you all — institutions, businesses, transport operators, and individual customers — to make MEA Filling Station your first choice for all your energy product needs,” Eleazu concluded.