The Presidential CNG Initiative (PCNGI), spearheaded by Engineer Michael Oluwagbemi, has unveiled a comprehensive pre-launch itinerary leading up to the nationwide deployment plan set for May 29, 2024.
In a statement signed by Program Director/Chief Executive Michael O. Oluwagbemi, PCNGI outlined a series of engaging activities aimed at showcasing gas supply projects, facilitating infrastructure conversion, and fostering collaboration across Nigeria.
The schedule of activities is as follows:
May 15: Southwest-1 Stakeholder Event @ Lagos, incorporating Oyo, Ogun, and Lagos states.
May 15-22: Presidential (Virtual) Commissioning of Critical Gas Supply Projects @ NNPCL.
May 16: Jets and Mikano Factory Inspection with the Labour Ministry, Labour Unions & Media.
May 17: South-South & South East Stakeholder Event @ Port Harcourt, incorporating Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Abia, and Anambra.
May 18: Launch of SS Affiliate Conversion & Refueling Center at Femadec Site in Port Harcourt, Inspection Tour of Total Energies Support Mother station for Auto CNG @Uyo.
May 22: North Central-II & Southwest II Combined Engagement Session @ Ilorin, incorporating Osun, Ondo, Ekiti, Kogi, & Kwara.
May 24 thru 31: Kojo Factory Inspection Tour at Enugu-Onitsha Site, Receive Cylinders and Kits for Launch Event, Receive First Set of Assembled Tricycles for Launch Event, Receive First Set of Buses from Kojo, Mikano, and Jets Cos.
May 29: Press Conference Announcing Launch of Conversion Incentive Program @ Abuja, Commissioning of Ilorin Refueling and Conversion Center by Chairman Governors Forum.
May 30: Commissioning of Luojia Assembly Plant for CNG Tricycles on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
These activities represent significant milestones in PCNGI’s mission to drive Nigeria’s energy transition, as envisioned by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. By engaging stakeholders and showcasing projects across different regions, PCNGI aims to foster economic growth, environmental sustainability, and collaboration nationwide.
PCNGI remains committed to its goal of achieving energy efficiency and contributing to Nigeria’s economic prosperity through the adoption of CNG in the transportation sector.
