By Kingston Magare 19.9.2026
President Bola Tinubu’s administration said with its National Affordable Compressed Natural Gas, CNG, Transit Programme rolling off October 1, Nigerians will be able to access cheap transportation.
“On August 27, I met with the governors of our 36 states, and we agreed on a clear objective. From October 1, more Nigerians should begin to see measurable reductions in transportation costs,” said Tinubu in a statement made available to the media by Bayo Onanuga, the President’s adviser on information and strategy.
He said an implementation commitee under the aegis of the Nigerian governors forum headed by Kwara State governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has been set up.
“I am aware of the considerable work already underway by the committee, PI-CNG & EV, the States, and other critical stakeholders to identify priority transport corridors, determine appropriate interventions, and put the necessary arrangements in place.
“This work has become even more urgent amid the current global energy crisis,” the statement said.
He cited evidence from across the country showing what is possible when cheaper energy translates into cheaper transportation.
“In Borno, CNG-powered and electric public transport services are moving commuters for between ₦50 and ₦100 on routes where commercial operators charge between ₦300 and ₦600,” he said.
“in Oyo, CNG buses deployed to Pacesetter Transport brought the Lagos–Ibadan fare down from about ₦8,000 to ₦3,200 during the initial deployment, while in Adamawa, alternative-energy transit services have cut fares by as much as 50 per cent, from ₦8,000 to ₦4,000.”
Tinubu's CNG buses ready to roll out.