The declaration was made on Wednesday at the PCNGI conversion and refueling site launch in Ilorin.
A statement by the PCNGI, said the initiative aims to convert mass transit vehicles to cleaner energy sources, significantly reducing emissions and promoting environmental sustainability.
The PCNGI is the program of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, dedicated to promoting clean energy solutions across Nigeria. Through strategic partnerships and innovative projects, PCNGI aims to reduce environmental impact and support the transition to sustainable energy for the transport sector.
The initial phase of the conversion program will be initiated in Lagos, Kwara, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and Rivers States. This phase will be executed in partnership with major transport unions, including the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), the Road Transport Employers’ Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), and the Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO).
In order to guarantee the program’s success, PCNGI announced that the rollout will begin in eight of the more than 120 designated conversion workshop sites. Following this, the initiative’s major union partners will have the chance to watch, assess, and offer insightful input as the program prepares to expand operations throughout 15 states over the course of the following 45 days.
It stated that a 50% discount on equipment and kit costs and assistance with installation costs would be provided to qualified union members in support of the rollout.
It said, “PCNGI and Rolling Energy are committed to driving Nigeria towards a more sustainable future. Important steps toward lowering our carbon footprint and improving the effectiveness of mass transit systems are the establishment of the Ilorin site and the national conversion program.
Interested public members are to visit Femadec, FixIt45, and Portland in Lagos, NITT, Nipco in Abuja, Total Support and Femadec in Abuja, and Rolling Energy in Ilorin for conversion.
The President’s announcement that 2,700 CNG-powered buses and tricycles would be introduced before President Tinubu’s one-year anniversary on May 29th has prompted this development.
It said FG would deliver 100 conversion workshops and 60 refuelling sites spread across 18 states before the end of 2024.
