The Kwara State Government has taken delivery of 40 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles under the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI), aimed at improving public transportation and mitigating the impact of fuel subsidy removal.
At the handover ceremony, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq received 20 gas-powered shuttle buses and 20 tricycles, expressing gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the PCNGI team for their strategic intervention.
The governor highlighted the initiative as a crucial step toward transitioning to cleaner energy while addressing the challenges posed by the subsidy removal.
The 18-seater shuttle buses and tricycles are set to be integrated into Kwara’s public transportation system, offering affordable services to residents.
Governor AbdulRazaq also announced a partnership with B-One Mobility Limited to establish a gas-powered tricycle assembly plant in the state, a move expected to create jobs and further enhance the availability of clean and cost-effective transport solutions.
Toyin Zubair, Executive Vice Chairman of PCNGI, praised Kwara’s commitment to the CNG initiative, describing the state as a model for other regions.
He assured continued federal support, including investments in additional conversion centers to expand the reach of the program.
The PCNGI targets the conversion of one million vehicles from petrol to CNG, with Governor AbdulRazaq acknowledged as a key advocate for the transformative agenda spearheaded by President Tinubu.
This development signals Kwara State’s proactive role in driving clean energy solutions while ensuring accessible and sustainable transportation for its people.
