Victor EzejaThe National Economic Council (NEC) has approved the proposed mass deployment of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles to all states for public transportation.
This was disclosed in a statement by the Director of Information, Office of the Vice President, Mr Olusola Abiola.
According to Abiola, the decision is part of the resolutions at the NEC meeting held on Thursday in Abuja, chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima.
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The deployment of CNG vehicles is part of efforts to provide alternative source of fuel following the removal of subsidy on Premium Motor (PMS) also known as petrol leading to high cost of the commodity.
Since Nigeria has large deposits of gas, energy experts have repeatedly averred that if the Federal develops infrastructure for its utilisation, it will go a long way in solving the energy needs because of its cost-effectiveness.
Shettima said the federal government will vigorously pursue the mass deployment of CNG and electric vehicles nationwide.
“We will also vigorously pursue the mass deployment of CNG-powered vehicles and establishment of autogas conversion plants/kits in all states in the short-term.
“We will also deploy electric buses and cars with charging infrastructure across the country.”
Victor Ezeja is a passionate journalist with six years of experience writing on economy, politics and energy. He holds a Masters degree in Mass Communication.
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