President Bola Tinubu has directed all ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) to procure vehicles powered by compressed natural gas (CNG) in line with the Bola Tinubu administration’s commitment to ensure energy security and cut high fuel costs..
“This nation will not progress if we continue to dance on the same spot. We have the will to drive the implementation of CNG adoption across the country, and we must set the example as public officials in leading the way to that prosperous future that we are working to achieve for our people. It starts with us, and in seeing that we are serious, Nigerians will follow our lead,” President Tinubu said.
Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, said the directive was given while Tinubu was addressing members of the federal executive council (FEC) at the State House on Monday.
He said President Tinubu affirmed that there is no turning back in the energy reforms initiated by his administration.
Tinubu said all memos brought by FEC members seeking the purchase of traditional petrol-dependent vehicles should be rejected.
Ngelale said the administration remains committed to effectively harnessing the nation’s gas potential, alleviating the burden of high transportation costs on the masses, and enhancing the standard of living of all Nigerians.