The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has donated 35 hybrid Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered buses to the Presidential Initiative on CNG (Pi-CNG).
The donation at the NNPC Towers in Abuja is a boost to the country’s transition to cleaner energy.
The Company’s Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Bashir Ojulari, on the occasion, assured that the company remained committed to Federal Government’s gas development agenda and its broader energy transition goals.
“NNPC Ltd is proud to play a pivotal role in advancing the government’s gas strategy through expanded gas supply, infrastructure development, and retail distribution.”
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Mr Ekperikpe Ekpo, described the gesture as more than just a mode of transport.
For him, the buses are symbols of economic relief, environmental stewardship, and social equity.
“This reflects President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda – an initiative to reduce transportation costs, cut reliance on petrol, and leverage Nigeria’s abundant natural gas resources.”
Gesture’s economic impact
Also, Executive Vice President, Downstream, NNPC Ltd, Mr. Mumuni Dagazau, highlighted the economic impact of CNG adoption.
He noted its potential to reduce dependence on petrol (PMS) and diesel (AGO), while stimulating growth in the local gas sector.
The Executive Vice President, Gas, Power & New Energy, Mr. Olalekan Ogunleye, assured that the company is fully committed to leading the CNG commercialization drive as momentum builds nationwide.
For Mrs. Emmanuella Arukwe, Managing Director of the NNPC Foundation, NNPC Ltd is shaping a future that prioritizes people, communities, and the planet through sustainable energy solutions.
Programme Coordinator and CEO of the Presidential CNG Initiative, Mr. Michael Oluwagbemi, thanked NNPC Ltd for its consistent partnership.
He described the company as a dependable ally since the inception of the initiative.
“This donation marks a significant milestone in Nigeria’s journey toward a more sustainable and economically resilient transport system powered by cleaner energy.”
