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NNPC Ltd Donates 35 CNG Buses to Presidential Initiative

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Boosts Commitment to Cleaner Energy

Abuja, Nigeria – The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has donated 35 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered buses to the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (Pi-CNG) in a bid to promote the adoption of cleaner and more sustainable fuel alternatives.

During a handover ceremony at the NNPC Towers, the Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, reiterated the company’s commitment to supporting the Federal Government’s gas aspirations. He stated that the move was part of NNPC Ltd’s efforts to drive the adoption of CNG as a cleaner, cheaper, and sustainable fuel alternative.

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, described the CNG buses as instruments of economic relief, social equity, and environmental responsibility, adding that they signal a future where Nigerians can commute safely, affordably, and efficiently. He noted that the initiative aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, aimed at reducing transportation costs, lessening dependence on petrol, and utilizing the nation’s abundant natural gas resources.

NNPC Ltd’s Executive Vice President, Downstream, Mr. Mumuni Dagazau, highlighted the economic benefits of adopting CNG as a fuel alternative, including reducing reliance on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), leading to substantial cost savings and supporting the growth of the local gas industry.

Other key stakeholders, including the Executive Vice President, Gas, Power & New Energy, Mr. Olalekan Ogunleye, and the Managing Director of NNPC Foundation, Mrs. Emmanuella Arukwe, commended the initiative, emphasizing its potential to shape a new energy future that serves people, communities, and the planet.

The Programme Coordinator/CEO of the Presidential CNG Initiative, Mr. Michael Oluwagbemi, expressed gratitude to NNPC Ltd for their support, describing the company as a reliable partner since the initiative’s commencement.