In a significant step towards reducing fuel dependency and promoting cleaner energy, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced via his official X handle, @PBATMediaCentre, that the Federal Government will commence the conversion of 150 commercial vehicles to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) this weekend—completely free of charge.
This transformative initiative spans across five states, with 50 vehicles set to receive upgrades on a first-come, first-served basis. It marks the beginning of a nationwide plan to distribute 10,000 CNG conversion kits, underscoring the government’s commitment to sustainable energy and reducing carbon emissions under its #DecadeOfGas program.
“This is just the beginning,” President Tinubu stated in his post. “We are dedicated to enhancing Nigeria’s energy landscape by adopting cleaner and more affordable fuel alternatives.”
The initiative is part of the government’s broader strategy to tackle rising fuel costs and promote environmentally friendly alternatives for the transportation sector, which is heavily reliant on petrol and diesel. By supporting the switch to CNG, a more cost-effective and eco-friendly fuel, the administration hopes to ease the burden on transport operators while contributing to Nigeria’s climate goals.
For interested drivers and fleet owners, the president urged them to check the provided thread for location details of the free conversion service.
With this ambitious move, the Tinubu administration continues to set the stage for a greener, more sustainable future, aligning with global efforts to reduce fossil fuel consumption and mitigate the effects of climate change.
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