President Bola Tinubu has approved the expansion of the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (PiCNG) to include electric vehicles (EVs), signalling a significant shift in Nigeria’s transport and energy strategy.
In a statement issued on Thursday, Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, confirmed that the initiative has been renamed the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles (PiCNG & EV).
Under its revised mandate, PiCNG & EV will act as the central coordinating body for Nigeria’s clean transport agenda.
While it will continue to promote gas-powered mobility, it will now also oversee the introduction and expansion of electric vehicles, alongside the development of charging infrastructure nationwide.
The government said natural gas remains a key asset for reducing transport costs and strengthening energy security.
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However, integrating electric vehicles reflects a broader commitment to cleaner, more sustainable and affordable mobility options.
To deliver quick, tangible benefits, Tinubu directed the Executive Chairman of PiCNG & EV to accelerate implementation across several areas.
Establish a streamlined system for rapid nationwide distribution and installation, ensure the kits are priced within reach of ordinary Nigerians and work with Credit Corp Nigeria, financial institutions and private sector partners to develop flexible, cost-effective financing options to support adoption.
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Acknowledging current infrastructure gaps, the President also ordered the fast-tracked deployment of Mobile Refuelling Units (MRUs) to provide immediate access to compressed natural gas across the country.
These interim solutions will operate alongside the continued expansion of permanent facilities, including “mother and daughter” stations and integrated refuelling units.
The move is expected to help Nigeria reduce pressure on foreign exchange, maximise its natural gas resources and gradually align with the global transition towards cleaner energy.
