Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, has donated 35 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered buses to the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (Pi-CNG).
The essence is to support the Federal Government’s efforts to promote the adoption of CNG as a cleaner, cheaper, and more sustainable fuel alternative.
This was disclosed by the Group CEO, NNPC Ltd., Mr. Bashir Ojulari, at the event at the NNPC Towers on Monday, and he reiterated the Company’s commitment to support Federal Government’s gas aspirations.
Mr. Ojulari, in a statement, said the move was in line with NNPC Ltd.’s efforts to drive the adoption of CNG as a cleaner, cheaper and sustainable fuel alternative, adding that it had recorded significant progress on gas supply, infrastructure, distribution and retail outlets.
“I am proud that NNPC Ltd. is playing a pivotal role in driving the Federal Government’s gas agenda towards energy transition,” the GCEO said.
Earlier, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Mr Ekperikpe Ekpo, said the CNG buses represented not just vehicles, but serve as instruments of economic relief, social equity, and environmental responsibility.
“They signal a future where the ordinary Nigerian can commute safely, affordably, and efficiently,” he added.
The minister described the initiative as a direct reflection of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
“It is a bold step to reduce the cost of transportation, lessen dependence on petrol, and ensure the utilisation of the Nation’s abundant natural gas resources for the benefit of the people,” he said.
Earlier in his remarks, the Executive Vice President, Downstream, NNPC Ltd, Mr Mumuni Dagazau, said the adoption of CNG as a fuel alternative had significant economic benefits for the nation.
This, he said, was by reducing reliance on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and AGO as automotive fuels which also led to substantial cost savings and supported the growth of local gas industry.
In her remarks, the Managing Director of NNPC Foundation, Mrs Emmanuella Arukwe, said through the initiative, NNPC Ltd was advancing and shaping a new energy future that would purposefully serve people, communities, and the planet.
The Programme Coordinator/CEO, Presidential CNG Initiative, Mr Michael Oluwagbemi, commended NNPC Ltd. for supporting the initiative.
Oluwagbemi stressed that the Company had been a reliable partner for the Initiative since its commencement.
