By Patrick Idowu
The House of Representatives has inaugurated an ad-hoc committee to investigate the Federal Government’s implementation strategy for the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), policy across the country.
Speaking at the inauguration ceremony in Abuja on Friday, the committee chairman, Hon. Ahmadu Jaha (APC–Borno), said the panel’s mandate includes assessing the effectiveness, safety, and long-term sustainability of the CNG programme.
Jaha stressed the need for equity in the distribution of CNG conversion centres, emphasizing that facilities must be fairly spread across all six geopolitical zones.
“The committee is committed to doing everything within its powers to ensure a balanced and just spread of CNG centres across the country,” he said.
He also noted that the panel would engage relevant ministries, regulatory bodies, oil and gas companies, and other stakeholders to ensure the programme aligns with international standards and best practices.
“We will critically examine the existing legal and regulatory frameworks guiding the implementation of the CNG initiative and propose necessary legislative interventions to the House,” Jaha added.
He urged committee members to adhere strictly to the terms of reference as outlined in the House’s votes and proceedings in order to develop a focused and effective work plan.
It will be recalled that in May 2025, the House adopted a motion titled, “Call to Establish More Compressed Natural Gas Conversion Centres across Nigeria,” which urged the Federal Government to guarantee inclusive and equitable access to CNG infrastructure nationwide.
