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The government of Kwara State has received 20 gas-powered buses and 20 tricycles from the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI) team.
The Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, at the handover ceremony held in Ilorin on Tuesday, expressed his appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the leadership of PCNGI for their commitment to alleviating the effects of fuel subsidy removal on the populace.
The governor further stated that the 18-seater shuttle buses and tricycles would be incorporated into the state’s public transportation system and made available to residents at a subsidized cost.
The Executive Vice Chairman of PCNGI, Toyin Zubair, praised Kwara State for its proactive approach to the CNG initiative and promised ongoing partnership.
He emphasized that the federal government’s objective is to convert one million vehicles from petrol to compressed natural gas (CNG) as part of its initiative for cleaner energy.
In November, the federal government said that low-sulphur fuel and compressed natural gas (CNG) would help protect the environment.
The Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal, stated this while inaugurating the Inter-Agency Committee on Fuels to promote the use of low sulphur fuel and Compressed Natural Gas in the country in Abuja
He assured the government would continue to sensitize citizens to the potential of low sulphur fuel and compressed natural gas in the country.
Lawal noted that the use of cleaner fuel would significantly reduce air pollution and human health challenges caused by high sulphur in petroleum products.
He added that high sulphur concentrations in fuel contribute to the rise in extreme weather, dirty air and other effects of climate change, leading to collaborative action towards ensuring a cleaner fuel, environment and improved public health for our generation.
