The Kwara State Government has committed to partnering with the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (P-CNGi) to promote a cleaner environment as part of efforts to mitigate the impact of the fuel subsidy removal by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Speaking, at the North Central 2 and South West 2 Stakeholder engagement event held at the E-Phoenix Hotel in Ilorin, the State Capital, the Commissioner for Energy, Engr. AbdulAzeez Kola AbdulGaniy, highlighted the benefits of compressed natural gas (CNG).
“Compressed natural gas is one of the cleanest and cheapest fuels available today, reducing harmful emissions that can lead to environmental hazards,” he said. “Additionally, CNG helps car engines last longer and saves money.”
The Commissioner emphasized that this partnership would improve the livelihoods of citizens by promoting a safe and healthy environment through the adoption of CNG.
Engr. AbdulQuawiyy Olododo, the Commissioner for Works and Transport, announced that under the leadership of Governor Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, Kwara State will commission its first Compressed Natural Gas Station on May 29, 2024.
He added that several initiatives for conversion, training, and new fueling stations will be rolled out, creating more employment opportunities across the State.
Engr. Micheal Oluwagbemi, the Director of the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative, praised President Tinubu for the initiative, noting that it aims to cushion the effects of the fuel subsidy removal and improve citizens’ living standards.
Mrs. Omolara Obileye, the Business and Strategic Manager of the initiative, listed the States benefiting from this phase of the presidential incentives, including Lagos, Rivers, Kwara, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Enugu, Ekiti, Nasarawa, and Kogi.
Alhaji Najim Yasin, Global Vice President of the International Transport Federation, expressed appreciation to President Tinubu, Governor AbdulRazaq, and all stakeholders for their support and commitment to this important initiative.
By Dare Akogun
