By Patrick Idowu
The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGi), has announced plans to collaborate with the Benue Investment Property Company (BIPC), to secure 500 CNG-powered tricycles (keke), and buses for Benue State.
This was disclosed on Wednesday in Makurdi by PCNGi representatives Suleiman Olawole, Lara Obileye, and David Idokwo during a meeting with BIPC’s Group Managing Director, Dr. Raymond Asemakaha, at the company’s headquarters.
According to the representatives, the initiative aims to promote cleaner and more sustainable energy solutions for transportation in the state, with a focus on providing cost-effective and reliable compressed natural gas refueling systems.
Dr. Asemakaha revealed that BIPC will enter a strategic partnership with PCNGi and AAZARAT Energy to establish a CNG station and conversion center in Benue.
He also allocated BIPC’s filling station near the corporate headquarters for the project, promising continued efforts to introduce innovations that will boost the state’s economy.
