Contrary to reports in a section of the media, the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI) has stated that it did not pull down the list of approved conversion centres from its website to hide any information from the public.

It added that the website was just undergoing a scheduled update to accommodate a more inclusive list of conversion centres.

In a statement by the Brand and Corporate Communications Manager, Matilda Johnson, the PCNGI stated that they were working on the website to “reflect a larger and more inclusive list of newly approved conversion centres in line with transparency standards.”

The report in question, published by an online platform, according to PCNGI, “represents a regrettable deviation from the principles of ethical journalism, relying on conjecture, factual misrepresentation, and unfounded innuendos to attack a nationally impactful programme.”

The PCNGI explained that since its launch, it has facilitated over $800 million in private and public investments, created more than 100,000 direct and indirect jobs, and significantly accelerated the adoption of cleaner, cheaper energy alternatives.

It added that over 100,000 CNG vehicles were operational across Nigeria, which represents a fivefold increase in just one year.

“The recent landmark deployment by Dangote Group, featuring 4,000 CNG-powered trucks, 100 virtual pipeline vehicles, and multiple daughter stations, is just one high-profile testament to the Initiative’s impact. Additionally, our partnership with local MSMEs has led to the rise of over 300 conversion centres, from just seven at inception, with an average of 20 new centres opening weekly,” the statement added.

The PCNGI expressed dissatisfaction that the report chose to ignore these tangible outcomes but rather decided to engage in speculative reporting backed by unnamed sources and apparent personal agendas.

The PCNGI stated that it was also totally misleading to claim that one Mr. David Idakwo is a senior decision-maker at PCNGI.

“This is patently false. Idakwo, a mid-level field officer employed in late 2024, holds no executive role within the organisation and is not involved in strategic decision-making. Efforts to link his past private enterprise affiliations to allegations of nepotism are not only misleading but an affront to the right of every Nigerian to legitimate business pursuits,” the statement explained.

The statement added that PCNGI remains unwavering in its commitment to transparency, public accountability, and national development.

“Our ongoing efforts to ensure proper distribution of government-subsidised kits and enforce compliance have inevitably unsettled those seeking to benefit from corruption or sabotage,” it added.