By Patrick Idowu
Benue State is fast-tracking its Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), initiative, with plans underway to establish a conversion center at a remodeled state-owned filling station in Makurdi.
The project, spearheaded by Governor Hyacinth Alia’s administration, aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s push for alternative fuel adoption, aiming to cut transportation costs and reduce carbon emissions.
During an inspection, the Benue Investment and Property Bureau’s corporate communications team, led by Joyce Isiaku, confirmed that structural upgrades are near completion, with underground tanks undergoing maintenance.
Once operational, the facility will serve as both a refueling hub and a conversion center, allowing motorists to switch from petrol and diesel to the more affordable and eco-friendly CNG option.
The initiative is expected to boost economic activities, create jobs, and promote a cleaner environment in Benue State.
