The Nigerian government has started offering free conversions of petrol-powered commercial vehicles to run on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) in Ibadan, Oyo State, and Zaria, Kaduna State. In Ibadan, 100 vehicles were converted across three locations, with officials highlighting the benefits of CNG in reducing fuel costs and promoting cleaner energy.
Louisa Afu, Business Development Executive for the Presidential CNG initiative, noted that this effort is part of President Bola Tinubu’s plan to ease the effects of fuel subsidy removal and expand sustainable energy options. Similar initiatives were launched in Zaria, with 50 vehicles converted for free.
Officials emphasized that CNG, being cheaper and more environmentally friendly, will help lower transportation costs and increase efficiency across Nigeria.
