The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperipke Ekpo, has announced President Bola Tinubu’s directive to convert filling stations across Nigeria into Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) outlets, as part of efforts to promote cleaner, cheaper energy alternatives.
While 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 this, and he has charged us to ensure that most filling stations across the country
are converted into CNG stations,” Ekpo said.
Furthermore, he said that the government will facilitate access to conversion kits to enable Nigerians to adapt their vehicles to run on gas.
Also, Ekpo emphasized the significant savings offered by CNG, stating that while a litre of petrol can cost as much as ₦1,000, CNG is available at ₦200 per standard cubic
meter, representing a substantial cost reduction.
The push for this new directive aligns with Tinubu’s recent comments that Nigerians can choose between buying petrol at ₦1,000 per litre or adopting CNG at ₦200 per standard cubic meter.
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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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