Tinubu Directs Expansion of Gas, EV Charging Infrastructure

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the immediate deployment of about 100,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) conversion kits across Nigeria as part of measures to cushion the impact of the escalating Middle East conflict on Nigerian commuters.

The directive is part of the Federal Government’s strategy to reduce transportation costs and expand alternative energy options amid rising petrol and diesel prices linked to the ongoing tensions involving the United States, Israel, and Iran.

Executive Chairman of the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (Pi-CNG), Ismaeel Ahmed, disclosed the President’s directive on Tuesday after a meeting with Tinubu at the State House.

Ahmed said the President is closely monitoring global developments and their implications for Nigeria’s energy costs and transportation sector.

According to him, Tinubu has directed the Pi-CNG initiative to accelerate the nationwide rollout of CNG infrastructure and alternative mobility solutions, including electric vehicle charging facilities.

He added that about 77 CNG refilling stations are currently at various stages of development across the country, as part of efforts to support the transition to cleaner and more affordable transport energy.

Ahmed noted that the expansion of gas infrastructure and the deployment of conversion kits are expected to provide relief for motorists and commercial transport operators affected by rising fuel prices.