Tinubu orders rapid rollout of 100,000 CNG kits nationwide
President Bola Tinubu has directed the immediate deployment of 100,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) conversion kits to help Nigerians cope with rising petrol and diesel prices. The announcement was made by Ismaeel Ahmed, Executive Chairman of the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (Pi-CNG), after a meeting at the State House. The initiative aims to make CNG more accessible and affordable, and includes plans for new refuelling stations and electric vehicle infrastructure. The government is also partnering with local and international manufacturers to boost job creation and support the transition to cleaner energy.
What we know
- Bola Tinubu has ordered the deployment of 100,000 CNG conversion kits within the next two to three weeks.
- The Pi-CNG initiative will focus on establishing conversion centres and refuelling stations, especially along the Northern corridor.
- The plan includes deploying vehicles and tricycles equipped with bi-fuel CNG and electric mobility capabilities.
- The government is collaborating with the Rural Electrification Agency to set up solar-powered charging stations.
- The initiative aims to convert one million vehicles to CNG and reduce transportation costs for Nigerians.
