Oritsegbubemi Omatseyin
Lagos — The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure, NASENI, is offering a 50% discount to drivers who sign up on the newly launched MY-CNG app, a significant move aimed at promoting the adoption of Compressed Natural Gas, CNG, in Nigeria’s rideshare sector.
NASENI’s Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu, disclosed this during the launch of the Presidential CNG initiative’s (Pi-CNG) Conversion Incentive Programme in Abuja.
This initiative specifically targets Uber and Bolt drivers, encouraging them to convert their vehicles to CNG, a cleaner and more affordable fuel alternative. The MY-CNG app will serve as a key tool in facilitating this transition, offering drivers the ability to access incentives and manage their conversion processes more efficiently.
The launch event, held at NASENI’s Compressed Natural Gas Engineering, Training and Conversion facility in Utako, featured distinguished guests including the Minister of State Petroleum Resources, Gas, Hon. Ekperipe Ekpo, and representatives from various government and private sector entities.
Halilu emphasised the significance of Pi-CNG in Nigeria’s gas revolution, noting that the initiative has quickly become central to discussions on the nation’s energy future.
“A little over two months ago, we commissioned this all-in-one CNG facility in partnership with Portland and Dana Motors. This joint venture is part of NASENI’s vision to accelerate the delivery of market-ready products that reduce the cost of living, improve quality of life, and support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda,” he said.
Mr. Halilu stated that this initiative aligns with NASENI’s broader mission to leverage technology for national development. He explained that CNG offers the potential to reduce transportation costs by up to 70% and deliver 40% savings for car owners, making it an integral part of Nigeria’s energy future.
Halilu also praised the collaborative efforts of partners like Pi-CNG, Portland, and Dana Motors in making this project a reality, underscoring the importance of such partnerships in driving innovation and achieving the goals of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
