Governors Consider CNG Transit Program to Cut Fares
The Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF), comprising all 36 state governors, convened in Abuja on Wednesday under the leadership of Chairman AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, who is also the Governor of Kwara State. During the meeting, the governors discussed the proposed National Affordable CNG Transit Programme (NACTP), aimed at reducing transportation fares across Nigeria.
The initiative focuses on leveraging the lower operating costs of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) to benefit citizens through reduced transport fares. The proposal includes state support for converting vehicles to CNG, developing necessary infrastructure, and securing fare commitments from transport operators.
The governors acknowledged the potential of this initiative to alleviate transportation costs and agreed to further explore its financing and implementation framework. Additionally, the NGF addressed other matters, including a presentation by Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment Jumoke Oduwole regarding opportunities for state participation in upcoming trade events in Lagos.
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