The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) on Monday, July 7, handed over 35 hybrid Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered buses to the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (Pi-CNG).
Speaking at the handover ceremony, the Group CEO, NNPCL, Bashir Ojulari said the company is committed to supporting the Federal Government’s gas aspirations.
Ojulari said the donation of the CNG buses was in line with NNPCL’s efforts to sustain a cleaner, cheaper and fuel alternative for motorists across Nigeria.
He said the NNPCL 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,” Ojulari said.
Also speaking, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), 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.
He added that the initiative is a direct reflection of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
He also said that the initiative is 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.
