The Presidential Compress Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI), in collaboration with Rolling Energy, has announced the commencement of a groundbreaking nationwide Mass Transit Conversion Program aimed at converting mass transit vehicles to cleaner energy sources.
The initiative was officially launched at a new conversion and refuelling site in Ilorin on Wednesday.
According to a statement released by the PCNGI, this ambitious program is a key component of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, focusing on promoting clean energy solutions throughout Nigeria.
By converting mass transit vehicles to run on compressed natural gas (CNG), the initiative seeks to significantly reduce vehicular emissions and foster environmental sustainability.
The PCNGI program is designed to reduce the environmental impact of Nigeria’s transport sector and support the transition to sustainable energy.
The initial phase of the conversion program will target Lagos, Kwara, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and Rivers States. This rollout will be conducted in partnership with major transport unions, including the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), the Road Transport Employers’ Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), and the Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO).
To ensure the effectiveness and success of the program, the rollout will begin at eight of over 120 designated conversion workshop sites. During this phase, key union partners will have the opportunity to observe and evaluate the conversion process. Their feedback will be crucial as the initiative plans to scale up operations across 15 states within the next 45 days.
To incentivize participation, the PCNGI has announced a 50 percent discount on equipment and kit costs. Additionally, support for installation costs will be provided to qualified union members. These measures aim to make the conversion process more accessible and affordable for transport operators.
Interested members of the public are encouraged to visit the following conversion sites: Femadec, FixIt45, and Portland in Lagos; NITT and Nipco in Abuja; Total Support and Femadec in Abuja; and Rolling Energy in Ilorin.
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