The Federal Government has introduced 15 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered buses as part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Clean Energy Transport Scheme. The launch, held in Abuja on Thursday, is a significant move toward providing Nigerians with eco-friendly and cost-effective transportation, easing the burden of fuel subsidy removal.
During the event, the Minister of Transportation, Said Ahmed Alkali, underscored the government’s commitment to cleaner energy and empowering citizens. He described the buses as a symbol of the administration’s dedication to transitioning the country toward a sustainable transport system.
To ensure the program’s success, the buses were handed over to key transport unions, including the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), and the National Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO). Alkali stressed that these unions will ensure the effective use and proper maintenance of the vehicles.
The minister described the Abuja launch as a pilot phase, with plans to extend the scheme to other states. He also highlighted the ministry’s efforts to sensitize transport operators, passengers, and the general public, making the initiative accessible to all Nigerians.
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Addressing concerns about maintenance, Alkali explained that entrusting the buses to transport unions was a deliberate step to guarantee proper upkeep and sustainability. He appealed to Nigerians to support the program, emphasizing the need to use national resources to the country’s advantage.
The Renewed Hope Transport Scheme reflects the government’s dedication to clean energy and sustainable development, with ambitions to transform public transportation nationwide.