The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPC Ltd, has handed over 35 hybrid Compressed Natural Gas, CNG-powered buses to the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas, Pi-CNG.
While handing over the buses during a brief ceremony at NNPC Towers on Monday, the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Company, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, reiterated the Company’s commitment to support Federal Government’s gas aspirations.
Ojulari said the move was in line with NNPC Ltd.’s efforts to drive the adoption of CNG as a cleaner, cheaper and sustainable fuel alternative, adding that the Company has recorded significant progress on gas supply, infrastructure, distribution and retail outlets.
“I am proud that NNPC Ltd is playing a pivotal role in driving the Federal Government’s gas agenda towards energy transition,” a statement by Company quoted Ojulari as saying.
Earlier in his address, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Gas, Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, said the CNG buses represent not just vehicles, but serve as instruments of economic relief, social equity, and environmental responsibility.
“They signal a future where the ordinary Nigerian can commute safely, affordably, and efficiently,” he added.
The minister described the initiative as a direct reflection of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, a bold step to reduce the cost of transportation, lessen dependence on petrol, and ensure the utilisation of the Nation’s abundant natural gas resources for the benefit of the people.
Earlier, the Executive Vice President, Downstream, NNPC Ltd, Mr. Mumuni Dagazau said the adoption of CNG as a fuel alternative has significant economic benefits for the Nation by reducing reliance on PMS and AGO as automotive fuels which also leads to substantial cost savings and supports the growth of local gas industry.
On her part, the Managing Director of NNPC Foundation, Mrs. Emmanuella Arukwe said through the initiative, NNPC Ltd was advancing and shaping a new energy future that will purposefully serve people, communities, and the planet.
Also speaking, the Programme Coordinator/CEO, Presidential CNG Initiative, Mr Michael Oluwagbemi commended NNPC Ltd for supporting the Initiative, stressing that the Company has been a reliable partner for the Initiative since its commencement.
