Nigeria’s push for cleaner, cheaper transport alternatives gained major traction as the Federal Government attracted over $791.49 million in private investments between May and June 2025 for the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI).
The initiative, aimed at reducing transport costs and carbon emissions, has mobilised more than $980 million within a year. A document from the PCNGI Secretariat revealed the investments were directed toward infrastructure, conversion kits, logistics, and supporting platforms.
According to the report, over 1,440 vehicles have been converted across 20 states, alongside the deployment of 807 CNG-powered buses and more than 5,000 tricycles. The government plans to convert one million vehicles and train 25,000 autogas technicians by 2027.
So far, 65 mother refuelling stations and 300 conversion centres have been established, with 260 more in progress. In addition, 175 daughter stations are under construction—30 of which are operational. The initiative has also procured 40 electric buses and aims to convert 125,000 vehicles in 2025 alone.
The PCNGI projects a 57% cut in carbon emissions and over ₦500 billion in fuel cost savings. Despite challenges such as infrastructure gaps and gas supply limitations, the initiative says proactive planning and clear policies are helping to mitigate risks.
Operated under the Office of the Special Adviser to the President on Energy, the programme is supported by partners like NIPCO Gas, the Ministry of Finance, and state governments. It is also expected to create over 300,000 indirect jobs and expand CNG access to 31 states by early 2026.
