The Program Director of the Presidential CNG Initiative (P-CNGi), Engr. Michael Oluwagbemi, has stated that the Federal Government is targeting 531 buses in the first phase<\/p>\n
Oluwagbemi disclosed this on Tuesday during the handover of the first set of 20 CNG buses to Iru Land Transport Services in Lagos.<\/p>\n
Additionally, there was a formal signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between P-CNGi and Ibile Holding Oil and Gas for CNG conversion in Lagos.<\/p>\n
Oluwagbemi mentioned that the Federal Government, through the relevant ministry, purchased the buses, with test runs conducted in Ibadan and Lagos.<\/p>\n
He assured that the next locations would be Abuja and Ilorin, with plans to expand across Nigerian cities.<\/p>\n
An elated Oluwagbemi said, \u201cWe are here to celebrate the delivery of CNG buses in Lagos State with our partner, Iru Land Transport Services. Under the leadership of Kabiyesi, Oba Gbolahan, we believe that this corridor will allow us to demonstrate to the Nigerian people the impact of CNG buses.<\/p>\n
We are also here to work with our partner, Ibile Oil and Gas, with whom we signed an MoU. This will allow entities like Iru and many others to convert their petrol buses to run on CNG.\u201d<\/p>\n
In attendance were the Oniru of Iru Land, Oba Gbolahan Lawal, his chiefs, the Special Adviser to the Lagos State Government on Transportation, Sola Giwa, transport unions, and business owners.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis handover ceremony and MoU signing event not only symbolize a step towards greener transportation in Lagos but also represent a commitment to sustainable development, safety, and a reduction in transportation costs,\u201d Oluwagbemi said.<\/p>\n
The event aligns with the theme \u201cEko for Show, Eko for CNG,\u201d highlighting Lagos as a city leading in innovative transport solutions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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