Nigeria's Government Plans One Million CNG Vehicles Initiative

The Federal Government has initiated a plan to deploy one million compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered vehicles across Nigeria to reduce transportation costs. This directive was given by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, during a meeting in Abuja where he received updates from the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles and the Decade of Gas Secretariat.

Ekpo urged the leadership of these bodies to identify key interventions, expand refueling infrastructure, and strengthen programs to promote CNG vehicle adoption. He emphasized the government's commitment to translating its autogas policy into tangible benefits for Nigerians, especially following the removal of the petrol subsidy.

Ekpo highlighted Nigeria's extensive gas reserves, which could help lower transport costs and stimulate economic growth. He reiterated President Bola Tinubu's directive to make transportation more affordable through CNG and assured continued government support for the initiative.

The focus is on enhancing the necessary infrastructure, including refueling stations and conversion facilities.