Presidential CNG Initiative (PCNG) Maps Out Pre-launch Activities to achieve Nationwide Deployment Plan

Presidential CNG Initiative (PCNGI), under the able leadership of Engineer Michael Oluwagbemi has mapped out activities that would culminate into the much expected Nationwide Deployment Plan launch of the programme on May 29, 2024. 

In a Press statement signed by the programme Director/ Executive Officer, Michael O. I. Oluwagbemi said it is a part of its commitment to foster sustainable energy solutions and reducing carbon emissions as PCNG is embarking extensive Pre-launch itinerary which is targeted at engaging stakeholders, showcasing critical gas supply projects, and facilitating the conversion and refueling infrastructure across the nation.

According to the statement, the programmes are a fulfillment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s promise to drive Nigeria’s energy transition in the transportation sector leveraging CNG and enabling economic growth adding that, the  activities mark significant milestones in its  journey towards achieving energy efficiency, environmental sustainability, and economic prosperity for Nigeria. According to the statement, PCNGI is committed to fostering collaboration with all stakeholders as the organization  paves way for a cleaner and greener future.

The statement reads in parts: "These activities mark significant milestones in our journey towards achieving energy efficiency, environmental sustainability, and economic prosperity for Nigeria. PCNGI is committed to fostering collaboration with all stakeholders as we pave the way for a cleaner, greener future".

The schedule of activities is as follows:

- May 15: Southwest-1 Stakeholder Event @ Lagos, incorporating Oyo, Ogun, and Lagos states.
- May 15-22: Presidential (Virtual) Commissioning of Critical Gas Supply Projects @ NNPCL.
- May 16: Jets and Mikano Factory Inspection with the Labour Ministry, Labour Unions & Media.
- May 17: South-South & South East Stakeholder Event @ Port Harcourt, incorporating Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Abia, and Anambra.
- May 18: Launch of SS Affiliate Conversion & Refueling Center at Femadec Site in Port Harcourt, Inspection Tour of Total Energies Support Mother station for Auto CNG @Uyo.
- May 22: North Central-II & Southwest II Combined Engagement Session @ Ilorin, incorporating Osun, Ondo, Ekiti, Kogi, & Kwara.
- May 24 thru 31: Kojo Factory Inspection Tour at Enugu-Onitsha Site, Receive Cylinders and Kits for Launch Event, Receive First Set of Assembled Tricycles for Launch Event, Receive First Set of Buses from Kojo, Mikano, and Jets Cos.
- May 29: Press Conference Announcing Launch of Conversion Incentive Program @ Abuja, Commissioning of Ilorin Refueling and Conversion Center by Chairman Governors Forum.
- May 30: Commissioning of Luojia Assembly Plant for CNG Tricycles on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.