CNG Reduces Tricycle Fuel Costs in Lagos by 76%

Alhaji Abiola Azeez, the leader of ISTIJABAH and a State Executive Council member of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for advocating Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as an alternative to petrol. During a safety monitoring exercise in Lagos, Azeez noted that tricycle operators previously spent between N15,000 and N17,000 daily on petrol, which has now decreased to approximately N3,500 to N4,000 with CNG.

He described this cost reduction as a significant relief for transport operators facing high operational costs. Azeez also acknowledged the Federal Government's efforts in deploying CNG-powered vehicles and providing installations at no cost to operators.

He urged beneficiaries of these initiatives to support Tinubu and Lagos State Deputy Governor Dr. Obafemi Hamzat in the upcoming 2027 elections. Additionally, Azeez announced a quarterly safety monitoring program for commercial vehicles in Lagos, focusing on maintenance to prevent accidents.