Tinubu Promises Cheaper Transport Nationwide From October 1

By Micheal Chukwuebuka

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced that state governors have resolved to take immediate measures to lower transportation costs across the country by leveraging Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and electric vehicles.

Speaking after a meeting with the Nigeria Governors’ Forum at the State House in Abuja, the President revealed that a joint Federal and State committee will begin implementing these measures immediately, aiming for commuters to see reduced transport fares starting October 1.

“I am pleased with my discussion with the Governors’ Forum,” Tinubu stated. “The governors have, on their own initiative, resolved to take immediate measures to bring down the cost of transportation in their states, with a strong focus on leveraging the cost benefits of CNG and electric vehicles. We have agreed that cheaper fuel should result in cheaper fares!”

The President highlighted ongoing federal efforts under the Presidential CNG Initiative, noting that over 120,000 vehicles have been converted nationwide, with another 100,000 conversion kits currently in the works. He also directed the rollout of 500 additional CNG refueling stations, bringing the planned nationwide expansion to 1,000 stations.

“A vehicle running on CNG spends 60 to 80 per cent less on fuel than one running on petrol,” Tinubu emphasized. “Intra-state transport is where Nigerians feel the cost most directly, and it is where the states hold the levers. From October 1, our goal is that Nigerians begin to partake in those savings through lower transport fares.”