The Federal government has unveiled additional CNG Refuelling Stations and a Conversion Centre in Kano as part of efforts to ensure a cleaner and more affordable transportation system in the country.

The new facility brings the number of CNG refuelling stations in the state to 12, from virtually none about a year ago, reflecting the rapid growth of the CNG ecosystem in the Northern Corridor.

Unveiling the new facility, Executive Chairman of the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles (Pi-CNG & EV), Barr. Ismaeel Ahmed, OON, described the development as evidence of transformation in the transport system.

According to him, the future of transportation must increasingly be driven by more affordable energy alternatives, particularly in a country with Nigeria’s significant natural gas resources.

“The future belongs to cheaper energy sources for transportation. It is difficult to achieve that with PMS and diesel. Nigeria is a gas country, not an oil country. We have over 200 trillion cubic feet of proven natural gas,” he said.

Ahmed reiterated that Nigeria’s energy advantage lies significantly in its abundant gas resources, noting that greater domestic utilisation of natural gas could help reduce transportation costs while opening new opportunities for investment, job creation and technical skills development.

Ahmed said, explaining that the investor had walked into his office barely four months ago seeking to understand the opportunities within the CNG ecosystem.

He noted that the investor has already developed two facilities in Kano, one along Zaria Road and another in Mariri along Wudil Road, with plans to expand to other locations.

Ahmed commended the speed of execution, describing the investment as an example of the private-sector response required to deepen CNG adoption across the country.

The commissioning is a significant shift for Kano, where CNG infrastructure has expanded rapidly within the past year. As part of activities marking the launch, motorists were also offered free CNG refuelling for the day, giving existing CNG users an opportunity to experience the new facility.