President Bola Tinubu has prohibited members of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) from purchasing petrol-powered cars.
In addition, the President has mandated that all government ministries, departments, and agencies purchase compressed natural gas-powered cars.
Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, confirmed this in a statement issued on Monday evening, May 13, 2024.
According to him, the decision is consistent with Tinubu’s commitment to ensuring energy security, increasing utility, and lowering excessive fuel costs.
He added that the president’s instruction supports Nigeria’s efforts to move to cleaner energy since CNG-enabled vehicles have been found to emit fewer pollutants while providing a more economical alternative for Nigerian energy customers.
Speaking to members of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) at the State House on Monday, President Tinubu affirmed that there is no turning back in the energy reforms initiated by his administration.
“This nation will not progress forward if we continue to dance on the same spot. We have the will to drive the implementation of CNG adoption across the country, and we must set the example as public officials in leading the way to that prosperous future that we are working to achieve for our people.
“It starts with us, and in seeing that we are serious, Nigerians will follow our lead,” the president stated.
“The President further directed the rejection of all memos brought by members of FEC seeking the purchase of traditional petrol-dependent vehicles, tasking the affected members of the council to go back and diligently seek value-driven procurements of CNG-compliant vehicles.
“The President remains committed to effectively harnessing the nation’s gas potential, alleviating the burden of high transportation costs on the masses while enhancing the standard of living of all Nigerians,” the statement added.
