The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited said it presented 35 compressed natural gas buses to the federal government-backed Presidential Initiative on CNG on Monday.
The state-owned oil firm disclosed this in a statement on Monday through its X account.
According to NNPCL, the presentation ceremony occurred at its headquarters in Abuja on Monday.
The firm noted that the move is aimed at deepening gas utilisation and supporting Nigeria’s transition to cleaner, more affordable energy for transportation.
“Earlier today, Group CEO of NNPC Ltd., Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, presented 35 CNG-powered buses to the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (Pi-CNG) at the NNPC Towers in Abuja.
“The buses were received by Mr. Michael Oluwagbemi, CEO of Pi-CNG, in a ceremony that demonstrates NNPC Ltd.’s strategic commitment to deepening gas utilisation and supporting Nigeria’s transition to cleaner, more affordable energy for transportation.
“This milestone reflects a bold step towards reducing Nigeria’s carbon footprint, enhancing energy security, and providing long-term socio-economic benefits for Nigerians.
“Through partnerships like this, NNPC Ltd. continues to lead the charge in accelerating the national gas expansion programme and powering the future with sustainable solutions,” NNPCL stated.
