MEA Energy has unveiled plans to deploy self-service fuel pumps and digital fuel wallet solutions across its retail network as part of efforts to modernise fuel retailing in Nigeria.

The company disclosed this on Thursday during the inauguration of its first retail filling station in Lagos, describing the move as part of a broader strategy to build a technology-driven retail network across the country.

MEA Energy said the expansion programme includes plans to establish 250 retail stations nationwide and create 3,000 jobs over the next five years, with recruitment expected to focus largely on host communities.

Speaking at the event, the company’s Chief Executive Officer, Chinenye Atanda, said the technology rollout would improve efficiency, transparency and customer experience while bringing the company closer to end users.

“We are not just a traditional filling station. We operate a smart filling station, meaning people will have access to smart options in terms of energy retail,” Atanda said.

She explained that self-service fuel pumps and digital fuel wallet solutions would form part of the company’s retail offering as it expands its footprint across Nigeria.

According to her, the station’s automated dispensing system is designed to ensure measurement accuracy and give customers confidence that they receive the quantity of fuel paid for.

Atanda said the Lagos outlet, located along Itokin Road in Ikorodu, represents a significant milestone in the company’s expansion plans and its entry into Nigeria’s largest commercial market.

She added that the company selected Ikorodu after assessing factors such as population density, commercial activity and long-term growth potential.

The CEO also disclosed that MEA Energy intends to employ residents of host communities where its stations are located as part of efforts to support local economic development and strengthen community partnerships.

The commissioning ceremony concluded with a tour of the facility and the symbolic activation of the station’s first fuel pump, witnessed by residents, commuters and commercial drivers in the area.