President Bola Tinubu has approved the expansion of the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (PiCNG) to include electric vehicles, in a move aimed at repositioning the program for Nigeria’s clean mobility future.
A statement released on Thursday by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga confirmed that the initiative would now be known as the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles (PiCNG & EV).
The President has directed the Executive Chairman of PiCNG & EV, Ismael Ahmed, to establish a coordinated process for the rapid deployment of vehicle conversion kits nationwide, ensuring they are affordable for Nigerians.
“The Initiative will work with CreditCorp Nigeria, financial institutions, and relevant partners to design cost-effective financing structures that make vehicle conversions widely accessible to the public,” the statement added.
Tinubu also called for the accelerated deployment of Mobile Refuelling Units (MRUs) to expand access to compressed natural gas while permanent refuelling infrastructure continues to scale.
With the expanded mandate, PiCNG & EV would now lead and coordinate Nigeria’s clean mobility strategy, covering both gas-driven vehicles and electric vehicles across the country.
The initiative would continue to oversee the deployment of CNG infrastructure, including Mother and Daughter Stations, Integrated Refuelling Units, vehicles, and conversion programmes and would also anchor the rollout of electric vehicles, charging stations, and related investments nationwide.
Gas remains a competitive and strategic fuel for transportation, leveraging Nigeria’s abundant resources to lower costs, strengthen energy security, and conserve foreign exchange.
The inclusion of electric vehicles further strengthens the government’s agenda for affordable, efficient, and environmentally responsible mobility,” the release stated.
