FG Unveils Three CNG Stations in Kano to Boost Adoption

The Federal Government has inaugurated three compressed natural gas (CNG) facilities in Kano as part of efforts to accelerate the adoption of cleaner and more affordable transportation fuel across the country.

The facilities, unveiled through the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles (Pi-CNG), are expected to improve access to refuelling services and support the conversion of petrol-powered vehicles to gas.

The development forms part of the government's wider strategy to reduce transportation costs, promote domestic utilisation of Nigeria's natural gas resources and reduce dependence on conventional fuels.

The expansion also reflects growing private-sector participation in the country's CNG ecosystem, with investors establishing refuelling infrastructure and vehicle conversion centres in strategic locations.

Kano has emerged as an important hub for the programme in northern Nigeria, with the expansion of facilities expected to support commercial transport operators, businesses and private motorists.

The Presidential Initiative has continued to encourage investment in CNG infrastructure, while providing technical support and promoting the development of conversion centres.

Speaking at an earlier commissioning of CNG facilities in Kano, Pi-CNG Chairman, Ismaeel Ahmed, said the expansion would help reduce transportation expenses and create opportunities for investment and employment.

He noted that Nigeria's substantial natural gas reserves provided an opportunity to develop cheaper energy alternatives for the transportation sector.

The Federal Government has also announced plans to establish additional refuelling stations across the country as it seeks to deepen CNG adoption and improve access to alternative fuel.

The initiative is expected to contribute to lower transport costs, particularly for commercial operators, while supporting the country's broader energy transition objectives.