{"id":36096,"date":"2024-06-25T09:44:06","date_gmt":"2024-06-25T09:44:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/?p=36096"},"modified":"2024-06-25T09:44:06","modified_gmt":"2024-06-25T09:44:06","slug":"infrastructure-bank-delegation-visits-pcngi-ceo-oluwagbemi-seeks-partnership-to-accelerate-cng-growth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/2024\/06\/25\/infrastructure-bank-delegation-visits-pcngi-ceo-oluwagbemi-seeks-partnership-to-accelerate-cng-growth\/","title":{"rendered":"Infrastructure Bank Delegation Visits PCNGi CEO Oluwagbemi, Seeks Partnership to Accelerate\u00a0CNG\u00a0Growth"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In a move to accelerate the growth of the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) industry, the Infrastructure Bank team, led by Acting Managing Director\/CEO, Ms. Nkiru Chime, paid a working visit to the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI) team.<\/p>\n<p>The meeting aimed to explore expanded financing opportunities for the emerging CNG sector, aligning with the government&#8217;s vision to promote cleaner energy and reduce transportation costs.<\/p>\n<p>PCNGI Program Director, Engr. Michael Oluwagbemi, highlighted recent accomplishments, including the successful conversion of over 1,000 vehicles to CNG and the establishment of 10 new CNG stations across the country.<\/p>\n<p>The initiative aims to achieve 50,000 CNG-enabled vehicles and 100 CNG stations by 2025, creating a sustainable market for gas and reducing carbon emissions.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-36098 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG-20240624-WA0162-300x270.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG-20240624-WA0162-300x270.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG-20240624-WA0162.jpg 586w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Ms. Chime emphasized the Infrastructure Bank&#8217;s commitment to supporting the PCNGI, stating, &#8220;We are dedicated to providing financing solutions that will accelerate the growth of the CNG sector, creating jobs and stimulating economic development.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The government established the PCNGI to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, promote cleaner energy, and enhance energy\u00a0security.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-36099\" src=\"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG-20240624-WA0164-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG-20240624-WA0164-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG-20240624-WA0164-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG-20240624-WA0164-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG-20240624-WA0164-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG-20240624-WA0164-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-36100\" src=\"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG-20240624-WA0166-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG-20240624-WA0166-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG-20240624-WA0166-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG-20240624-WA0166-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG-20240624-WA0166-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG-20240624-WA0166-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-36101\" src=\"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG-20240624-WA0167-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG-20240624-WA0167-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG-20240624-WA0167-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG-20240624-WA0167-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG-20240624-WA0167-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG-20240624-WA0167-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a move to accelerate the growth of the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) industry, the Infrastructure Bank team, led by Acting Managing Director\/CEO, Ms. Nkiru Chime, paid a working visit to the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI) team. 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