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President Bola Tinubu commissions CNG buses

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President Bola Tinubu during the commissioning of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses at the state house in Abuja.

President Bola Tinubu highlighted the importance of utilizing Nigeria’s natural gas resources to power the transportation industry as an economic necessity. The president acknowledged the challenges faced by Nigerians in transportation and expresses gratitude to INNOSON Motors and others for their commitment to changing this narrative.

President Tinubu emphasizes the potential of CNG-powered buses to enhance the transportation system and reduce the reliance on petrol, which currently constitutes a significant portion of the country’s fuel demand.

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While speaking to journalists, the Innoson Motors boss promised that very soon, CNG vehicles will be on the road in many cities of the federation to ease the transport problem in the country.

He draws a parallel to India’s successful adoption of CNG for commercial vehicles and underscores the importance of energy competitiveness in achieving national prosperity. The president concluded with a promise to work towards transformative changes that will lead to a better future for the Nigerian people.

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