Speaking at the State House after a federal executive council (FEC)
meeting on Wednesday, Ekpo highlighted Tinubu’s commitment to expanding the use
of CNG, which he described as safer, more affordable, and environmentally
friendly compared to traditional fuels.
“We are aware that the president has established a presidential
committee on CNG, and he has charged us to ensure that most filling stations
across the country are converted into CNG stations,” Ekpo said. He added that
the government will facilitate access to conversion kits to enable Nigerians to
adapt their vehicles to run on CNG.
Ekpo emphasized the significant savings offered by CNG, stating that
while a litre of petrol can cost as much as N1,000, CNG is available at N200
per standard cubic meter, representing a substantial cost reduction.
The push for CNG aligns with Tinubu's recent comments that Nigerians can
choose between buying petrol at N1,000 per litre or adopting CNG at N200 per
standard cubic meter.
Ekpo concluded by expressing confidence in the government's efforts to
drive the CNG initiative to every part of the country, allowing Nigerians to
benefit from the abundant natural gas resources available.
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