By Ade Iyamoye
Nigerians have pushed back strongly against claims that the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), initiative is a failed project, insisting that its success is visible and growing by the day.
The controversy began after an X user known as Duke Of Nigeria (@xagreat)—a self-proclaimed God-fearing APC member and repentant BATist—posted that the CNG campaign had fizzled out because “nobody is paid to promote CNG again.”
He described the project as a “grand wastage of public funds” and tagged it a failure.
But the post quickly drew backlash, with numerous Nigerians citing personal experience and visible progress of the CNG rollout nationwide.
“Commercial transporters in Lagos don dey use am… to fill 75kg no reach 5k,” one user, @Blessing_boiy, responded.
Another, @christ4moi, noted, “CNG stations are opening rapidly across the country due to strong public demand. The sensitization you mislabeled as propaganda seems to have worked.”
Further testimonials pointed to the increasing use of CNG by public and private transport operators. “Plenty keke dey use am for here oo,” another user added.
Others pointed out that hundreds of CNG trucks are now being cleared daily at Nigerian ports, and traditional fuel trucks may soon be phased out.
Despite the growing evidence of CNG’s adoption, Duke Of Nigeria remained dismissive, repeatedly responding to positive replies with, “Are u using it?” and “Story for the gods.”
The Federal Government’s CNG program was introduced as part of efforts to reduce dependence on petrol and ease the impact of fuel subsidy removal.
While challenges remain, growing adoption suggests the initiative may be gaining ground faster than critics are willing to admit.
As CNG buses, tricycles, and trucks continue to appear on Nigerian roads, citizens say the success of the initiative is no longer a question—it is a fact unfolding daily.
