In a bid to reduce transportation costs and promote a cleaner environment, the Federal Government has launched the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (P-CNGi) in Ogun State, distributing 500 CNG kits for commercial vehicles.
The initiative, which aims to convert 1 million petrol vehicles to CNG by 2027, is expected to significantly reduce the cost of transportation and promote the use of cleaner energy.
According to Mr. Olugboyegba Ademehin, Director of Vehicle Inspection Services at the Ministry of Transportation, the CNG kits will be distributed across three centers in Ogun State, with each center expected to convert at least 100 vehicles. Ademehin emphasized that vehicles must first pass a thorough inspection to determine their suitability for conversion.
The use of CNG is expected to reduce transportation costs by at least 30%, according to industry stakeholders. Alhaji Ismail Adewale, Chairman of the National Union of Transport Workers (NURTW) in Ogun, praised the Federal Government for the initiative, saying it will help reduce the cost of transportation and promote economic growth.
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The P-CNGi is part of the Federal Government’s efforts to promote the use of cleaner energy and reduce the country’s dependence on petrol. The initiative is expected to create jobs and stimulate economic growth in the transportation sector.
In a related development, the Ogun State Government has announced plans to roll out 100 CNG buses with flexible payment plans for transporters.
The state government has also launched an electric bike initiative with battery swap stations in Abeokuta.
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