President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the expansion of the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (PiCNG) to inclu...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the expansion of the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (PiCNG) to include Electric Vehicles (EVs), marking a major step toward transforming Nigeria’s transportation system.
With the new directive, the initiative will now operate as the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles (PiCNG & EV), with a broader mandate to drive clean, affordable, and sustainable mobility across the country.
According to a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, the expanded initiative will coordinate the development and deployment of both gas-powered and electric vehicles nationwide.
The programme will continue to promote the use of compressed natural gas (CNG) by expanding infrastructure such as refuelling stations, integrated units, and vehicle conversion schemes. At the same time, it will lead the introduction and rollout of electric vehicles, including the establishment of charging infrastructure and related investments.
The Presidency said the move is part of efforts to leverage Nigeria’s abundant gas resources to reduce transportation costs, enhance energy security, and conserve foreign exchange. The addition of electric vehicles is also expected to support environmentally friendly transportation and improve efficiency in the sector.
President Tinubu has directed the leadership of PiCNG & EV to immediately put in place a coordinated system for the rapid distribution of vehicle conversion kits across the country. He emphasized that the kits must be made accessible and affordable for Nigerians.
To achieve this, the initiative is expected to collaborate with CreditCorp Nigeria, financial institutions, and other partners to develop flexible financing options that will enable more citizens to convert their vehicles without financial strain.
The President also ordered the accelerated deployment of Mobile Refuelling Units (MRUs) to improve access to CNG, especially in areas where permanent infrastructure is still under development.
The expansion of the initiative signals the Federal Government’s renewed commitment to modernizing Nigeria’s transport sector through cleaner energy alternatives while easing the cost burden on citizens.
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