Governor Umar Namadi has announced plans to establish compressed natural gas conversion centres across the 27 local government areas of Jigawa.

Mr Namadi said this in a statement by his media aide, Hamisu Gumel, on Thursday.

The governor, who spoke at the inauguration of a petrol filling station, Safa and Fresh International Limited, on Wednesday in Dutse, said the CNG centres would establish a partnership with the company.

Mr Namadi said the establishment of the CNG stations would reduce fuel costs by 60 per cent, adding that it would provide a significant relief for state residents.

He said the investment initiative aligned with his administration’s 12-point agenda, aimed at job creation and economic development.

While highlighting the state’s public-private partnerships (PPP) policy, Namadi urged the company to explore the Jigawa Invest platform for more insights into the policies.

“Your intention to establish CNG stations in all 27 local government areas is a welcome development. The Jigawa State Executive Council has already resolved to set up CNG stations to alleviate the hardship caused by the rising cost of petroleum products.

“We are ready to partner with you in this initiative and offer you the majority shareholding of the company. Our goal is to ensure that the right things are done for our people, and we will support you in every way,” Mr Namadi said.

The managing director of the company, Ibrahim Yusuf, restating commitment to boost investment in the state.

He said the company would also train 100 youth as technicians in each of the 27 LGAs in the state.

(NAN)