In a move aimed at promoting cleaner and more affordable energy for transportation, NNPC Ltd has handed over 35 hybrid Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered buses to the Presidential Initiative on CNG (Pi-CNG), a step expected to benefit small businesses and everyday Nigerians.
The handover ceremony, held at NNPC Towers in Abuja, saw the Group CEO of NNPC Ltd, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, reaffirm the company's commitment to advancing the government's gas-focused energy transition. He highlighted the company's progress in gas infrastructure, distribution, and supply, which supports the adoption of CNG as a sustainable fuel alternative.
"This is part of our broader push for energy that is cleaner, cheaper, and more accessible," Ojulari stated.
Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, said the new CNG buses represent more than transportation—they are tools of economic relief, social inclusion, and environmental progress. "They pave the way for safer, more affordable travel for Nigerians and reduce our dependence on petrol," he added.
The initiative, rooted in President Bola Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda, is expected to help lower transport costs, which is a major burden for small business owners and low-income earners.
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Also speaking at the event, the Executive Vice President of Downstream at NNPC, Mr. Mumuni Dagazau, emphasized the economic value of switching to gas-powered transport, noting the cost savings and potential to grow the local gas economy.
The NNPC Foundation's MD, Mrs. Emmanuella Arukwe, stated that the project reflects NNPC's broader vision of building a sustainable energy future that supports communities and businesses alike.
Programme Coordinator of the Presidential CNG Initiative, Mr. Michael Oluwagbemi, praised NNPC's consistent support and described the partnership as a critical driver of the nationwide CNG rollout.
With the deployment of these buses, small businesses are expected to benefit from lower logistics costs and improved transportation access, particularly in areas where mobility has been a challenge.
