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President Bola Tinubu has instructed that from now on, whenever the government or its agencies buy vehicles, generators, or tricycles, they must use compressed natural gas (CNG), solar power, or electric energy.
According to a statement by Presidential spokesperson Ajuri Ngelale, the President’s decision aims to help Nigeria move towards cleaner energy.
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CNG vehicles produce fewer emissions and are a more affordable option for energy consumers in Nigeria.
Speaking to members of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) in Abuja, President Tinubu emphasized that his administration is committed to energy reforms and will not go back on them.
“We won’t move forward as a nation if we stay in the same place. We are determined to promote CNG adoption across the country, and as public officials, we must lead by example,” the President said.
President Tinubu directed that any requests to buy traditional petrol-dependent vehicles should be rejected. He urged council members to find value-driven procurements of CNG-compliant vehicles instead.
The President reiterated his commitment to tapping into Nigeria’s gas potential, reducing transportation costs, and improving the standard of living.
The recent order has affected new requests from the Nigeria Customs Service and the Shipper’s Council, which sought approval to buy petrol-powered vehicles. They were approved but with the condition that the vehicles must run on CNG.
Similarly, the Federal Capital Territory’s request to buy petrol generators was approved, but the generators must be powered by CNG or solar energy.
The government also expects agencies to start converting petrol or diesel vehicles and generators to CNG.
The Tinubu administration, through the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGi), plans to introduce 800 CNG buses, 4,000 CNG tricycles, and 100 electric buses in the first phase.
By making this decision, the government is signaling its readiness for an energy transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. It hopes the policy will attract new investments in renewable energy technologies and reduce inflation by cutting costs by around 60 percent.
