— Restates Commitment to Cleaner, sustainable Fuel Alternative
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has donated thirty – five ( 35 ) hybrid Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) — Powered buses to the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas ( Pi — CNG )
During a brief ceremony held at the NNPC Towers on Monday, the Group Chief Executive Officer, NNPC Ltd. reiterated the Company’s commitment to support the Federal Government’s aspirations.
The GCEO, who stated that the move was in line with NNPC Ltd’s efforts to drive the adoption of CNG as a cleaner, cheaper and sustainable fuel alternative, added that the Company has recorded significant progress on gas supply infrastructure distribution and outlets.
“I am proud that NNPC Ltd is playing a pivotal role in driving the Federal Government’s gas agenda towards energy transition.” the GCEO stated.
Earlier in his address, the Minister of Petroleum Resources ( Gas ), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo said the CNG buses represent not just vehicles but serve as Instruments of economic relief, social equity, and environmental responsibility.
“They signal a future where the ordinary Nigerian can commute safely, affordable and efficiently. he added.
The Minister in a statement by the Company, described the Initiative as a direct reflection of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, a bold step to reduce the cost of transportation, lessen dependence on petrol, and ensure the utilisation of the Nation’s abundant natural gas resources for the benefit of the people.
Earlier in his remarks, the Executive Vice President, Downstream NNPC Ltd., Mr. Mumuni Dagazau said the adoption of CNG as a fuel alternative has significant economic benefits for the Nation by reducing reliance on PMS and AGO as automotive fuels which leads to substantial cost savings and supports the growth of local gas industry.
Also in his remarks, the Executive Vice President, Gas, Power and New Energy, Mr. Olalekan Ogunleye said that as the CNG Commercialisation drive continues to gather momentum, NNPC Ltd. will be there to the way.
In her own remark, the Managing Director of NNPC Foundation, Mrs. Emmanuel Arukwe, said through the Initiative, NNPC Ltd. was advancing and shaping a new energy future that will purposefully serve people, communities, and the planet.
The Programme Coordinator/ CEO, Presidential CNG Initiative, Mr. Michael Oluwagbemi, commended NNPC Ltd for supporting the Initiative, stressing that the Company has been a reliable partner for the Initiative since its commencement.
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