President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the expansion of the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (PiCNG) to incorporate electric vehicles, broadening Nigeria’s push toward cleaner transportation.
With the new directive, the programme will now operate as the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles (PiCNG & EV), serving as the central body coordinating the country’s clean mobility strategy.
The expanded initiative will oversee both gas-powered and electric vehicle adoption nationwide, combining existing CNG efforts with new investments in electric mobility.
Under its updated mandate, PiCNG & EV will continue rolling out CNG infrastructure, including Mother and Daughter Stations, Integrated Refuelling Units, vehicle conversion programmes, and related equipment.
At the same time, it will drive the development of electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, and other supporting investments across the country.
The President also directed the Executive Chairman, Ismaeel Ahmed, to immediately establish a coordinated framework for the rapid distribution of vehicle conversion kits, ensuring affordability and accessibility for Nigerians.
“To achieve this, the initiative will collaborate with CreditCorp Nigeria, financial institutions, and other partners to develop innovative, cost-effective financing models that make conversions widely available to the public,” he said.
Tinubu further ordered the accelerated deployment of Mobile Refuelling Units (MRUs) to expand access to compressed natural gas across the country, reinforcing the government’s commitment to a more sustainable and cost-efficient transport system.
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