Mr Alkali said, “We in the North-East Development Commission did a thorough analysis of our region because we cover six states.’’
Automobile experts have said vehicles using CNG save 70 per cent in maintenance and running expenses compared to those running on petrol.
Mr Oluwagbemi said the CNG initiative by President Bola Tinubu would provide cheaper and cleaner vehicle fueling alternatives for Nigerians.
The federal government says it hopes to achieve the conversion of one million petrol vehicles in the country to compressed natural gas by 2027.
He said the council deliberated on the state of affairs of the country, especially the shortage of food.
According to the spokesperson , the buses move about 1,800 passengers daily.
“This government has taken the bull by the horn by putting in place the P-CNGi.”
She described the oil and gas sector as critical to the country’s ability to accelerate economic growth.
Mr Abiodun said introducing CNG mass transit buses in Nigeria would revolutionise the entire transport sector of the nation.
The Presidential CNG Initiative (P-CNGi) backed facility is situated at KM 42, Lekki-Epe, Lagos.
