ADP's Sani Urges Clarity on CNG Transport Fare Cuts

Engr. Yabagi Yusuf Sani, the National Chairman of the Action Democratic Party (ADP), announced that Nigerians are eagerly awaiting the transport fare reduction promised by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, set to take effect from October 1, 2026. Sani emphasized that the government's Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and affordable transportation programme would only be effective if sufficient infrastructure, such as CNG buses, vehicle conversion facilities, and refuelling stations, were in place.

He noted that while CNG is cheaper than petrol, the benefits would not significantly alleviate transportation costs without these facilities. Sani expressed concerns about rising transportation and living costs, exacerbated by increased petrol prices, and urged the government to clarify the implementation details of the programme, including fare reductions, routes, and the number of operational CNG buses.

He stressed that the success of the initiative should be measured by actual fare reductions experienced by Nigerians rather than government announcements.