Tinubu adds electric vehicles to CNG mobility initiative
President Bola Tinubu has expanded the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas to also cover electric vehicles. The initiative, now called the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles (PiCNG & EV), aims to coordinate Nigeria’s clean mobility strategy. Bola Tinubu directed the immediate rollout of vehicle conversion kits and the development of EV charging infrastructure. The move is intended to make clean transportation more accessible and affordable for Nigerians.
TLDR
- Bola Tinubu approved the inclusion of electric vehicles in the Presidential CNG Initiative, now renamed PiCNG & EV.
- The initiative will lead the deployment of both CNG and electric vehicle infrastructure nationwide.
- The President ordered the rapid rollout of vehicle conversion kits and mobile refuelling units to expand access.
- PiCNG & EV will collaborate with financial institutions to create affordable financing options for vehicle conversions.
- Nigeria’s large natural gas reserves and the new focus on EVs aim to promote cleaner, cost-effective transportation.
