NNPC Ltd has donated 35 hybrid Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered buses to the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (Pi-CNG). The handover ceremony, held at NNPC Towers in Abuja, marked a significant step in Nigeria’s journey toward energy transition and economic empowerment.
Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, Group CEO of NNPC Ltd, stood at the forefront of the event, reaffirming the company’s unwavering commitment to the Federal Government’s gas agenda. “I am proud that NNPC Ltd is playing a pivotal role in driving Nigeria’s energy transition,” Ojulari declared, highlighting the company’s progress in expanding gas supply, infrastructure, distribution, and retail networks. He emphasized that CNG, as a cleaner and more affordable fuel alternative, aligns with NNPC’s mission to reduce reliance on traditional fuels like petrol and diesel.
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, described the buses as more than just vehicles—they are symbols of economic relief, social equity, and environmental stewardship. “These buses signal a future where Nigerians can commute safely, affordably, and efficiently,” Ekpo said, tying the initiative to President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The program aims to leverage Nigeria’s abundant natural gas resources to lower transportation costs and foster sustainable development.
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Adding to the narrative, Mr. Mumuni Dagazau, NNPC Ltd’s Executive Vice President for Downstream, underscored the economic benefits of CNG adoption. He noted that transitioning to CNG reduces dependence on costly automotive fuels, driving significant savings and bolstering the local gas industry. Meanwhile, Mr. Olalekan Ogunleye, Executive Vice President for Gas, Power & New Energy, expressed confidence in NNPC’s leadership in the CNG commercialization drive, stating, “We will continue to lead the way.”
Mrs. Emmanuella Arukwe, Managing Director of NNPC Foundation, highlighted the initiative’s broader impact, saying it shapes a new energy future that prioritizes people, communities, and the planet. Mr. Michael Oluwagbemi, Programme Coordinator and CEO of Pi-CNG, praised NNPC Ltd for its steadfast partnership, noting the company’s reliability since the initiative’s inception.
