President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated 30 hybrid-powered Compressed Natural Gas buses given by the Depots and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria at the State House in Abuja.
Tinubu, speaking at the commissioning of the CNG buses on Monday, underlined Nigeria’s urgent need to harness its massive natural gas resources in transportation.
The President noted that CNG transportation is an economic necessity for Nigeria, indicating a substantial shift in the country’s public transit and energy policies.
“Utilising natural gas to power Nigeria’s transport industry is the next way to go,” declared him.
Tinubu also cited CNG as a solution to the recent challenges of high transportation expenses encountered by many Nigerians.
In a statement made by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelelae, the President cited foreign precedents, pointing out that countries such as India have mandated CNG for all commercial cars since 2004.
Tinubu stated that commercial cars account for around 80% of Nigeria’s petrol use, spending trillions of naira per month.
“The solution is here, we have it, and we will work on it,” Tinubu stated, pledging that this move would result in improved conditions and higher prosperity for Nigerians.
He emphasised that harnessing Nigeria’s significant gas supplies may boost the country’s energy competitiveness and result in dramatic transformations.
Innoson Motors, a Nigerian vehicle business situated in Anambra State, created and manufactured the hybrid CNG buses.
Each bus can transport up to 100 people and is capable of running on diesel if necessary, addressing any CNG shortages.
DAPPMAN Chairman Winifred Akpani indicated that the association has made preparations to train drivers and hinted at more donations in future phases, demonstrating the private sector’s commitment to the CNG program.
Tinubu hailed this initiative as a positive and steady improvement to Nigeria’s transport sector.
Innoson Motors, a Nigerian vehicle business situated in Anambra State, created and manufactured the hybrid CNG buses.
Each bus can transport up to 100 people and is capable of running on diesel if necessary, addressing any CNG shortages.
DAPPMAN Chairman Winifred Akpani indicated that the association has made preparations to train drivers and hinted at more donations in future phases, demonstrating the private sector’s commitment to the CNG program.
Tinubu hailed this initiative as a positive and steady improvement to Nigeria’s transport sector.
He also praised Innoson Motors and other DAPPMAN members for their dedication to “changing the narratives in Nigeria.”