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The Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles (Pi-CNG & EV) is a Nigerian government programme focused on the adoption of compressed natural gas (CNG) and electric vehicles (EVs) as alternatives to petrol and diesel-powered transportation in Nigeria.^[1]

The initiative was introduced under the administration of President Bola Tinubu as part of broader efforts to reduce transportation costs, expand alternative fuel infrastructure, and support Nigeria's energy transition objectives.^[2]

History

The programme was established following the removal of Nigeria's petrol subsidy and growing interest in alternative transportation fuels.^[3]

Initially focused on compressed natural gas adoption, the initiative was later expanded to include electric vehicle integration into Nigeria's transport sector.^[1]^[4]^[5]

The programme is coordinated through the Office of the Special Adviser to the President on Policy and Coordination and works with public and private stakeholders involved in transportation, energy, and automotive conversion services.

Objectives

The initiative aims to:

promote the adoption of compressed natural gas as an alternative transportation fuel;
support the deployment of electric vehicles and charging infrastructure;
reduce transportation costs;
expand vehicle conversion capacity across Nigeria; and
encourage investment in alternative energy transportation infrastructure.^[6]

Implementation

Vehicle conversion programme

Pi-CNG & EV supports the establishment of vehicle conversion centres for converting petrol-powered vehicles to compressed natural gas systems.^[7]

According to programme officials, the initiative has expanded conversion infrastructure across multiple Nigerian states and the Federal Capital Territory, with the federal government directing the deployment of 100,000 CNG conversion kits nationwide.^[8]

Electric vehicle deployment

In 2026, the initiative formally incorporated electric mobility into its operations, including the deployment of electric buses within Nigeria's public transportation sector.^[3]^[9]

Training and technical development

The programme supports technical training for automobile technicians involved in compressed natural gas conversion and maintenance.^[10]

Investment and infrastructure targets

According to programme officials, the initiative had attracted approximately US$2 billion in investments by late 2025, with a stated target of reaching US$5 billion by 2027.^[11]^[12] The federal government has also announced a target of 2,322 CNG refuelling stations nationwide by 2027.^[13]

Reception

The initiative has received support from transport operators and some industry stakeholders who view compressed natural gas as a lower-cost alternative to petrol for commercial transportation.^[6]

The programme has also attracted discussions regarding infrastructure readiness, conversion safety standards, and the pace of electric vehicle adoption in Nigeria.

References

1 2 "Tinubu expands CNG initiative to include electric vehicles". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 25 May 2026.
↑ "Shift to CNG will ease transport costs, create jobs – FG". Vanguard. Retrieved 25 May 2026.
1 2 "Tinubu upgrades CNG scheme to include electric vehicles". Vanguard. Retrieved 25 May 2026.
↑ "Tinubu expands PiCNG initiative, includes electric vehicles". TheCable. Retrieved 25 May 2026.
↑ "Tinubu expands PiCNG mandate to include electric vehicles". The Guardian Nigeria. Retrieved 25 May 2026.
1 2 "NARTO, PiCNG partner to cut transportation costs". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 25 May 2026.
↑ "Find a conversion centre". Presidential CNG Initiative. Retrieved 25 May 2026.
↑ "Tinubu directs deployment of 100,000 CNG conversion kits nationwide". Vanguard. Retrieved 25 May 2026.
↑ "Tinubu expands PiCNG mandate to include electric vehicles". Nairametrics. Retrieved 25 May 2026.
↑ "NADDC, Pi-CNG & EV synergize to accelerate CNG and electric mobility adoption in Nigeria". National Automotive Design and Development Council. Retrieved 25 May 2026.
↑ "FG attracts $2bn investments in CNG, targets $5bn in 2027 – PiCNG". Vanguard. Retrieved 25 May 2026.
↑ "Nigeria's PiCNG initiative attracts $2 billion investment in two years". Nairametrics. Retrieved 25 May 2026.
↑ "FG targets 2,322 CNG stations by 2027". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 25 May 2026.

External links

Official website

Category:Energy in Nigeria Category:Transport in Nigeria Category:Presidency of Bola Tinubu Category:Government initiatives of Nigeria

[punch-expands-1] 1 2 "Tinubu expands CNG initiative to include electric vehicles". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 25 May 2026.

[2] "Shift to CNG will ease transport costs, create jobs – FG". Vanguard. Retrieved 25 May 2026.

[vanguard-upgrades-3] 1 2 "Tinubu upgrades CNG scheme to include electric vehicles". Vanguard. Retrieved 25 May 2026.

[4] "Tinubu expands PiCNG initiative, includes electric vehicles". TheCable. Retrieved 25 May 2026.

[5] "Tinubu expands PiCNG mandate to include electric vehicles". The Guardian Nigeria. Retrieved 25 May 2026.

[narto-6] 1 2 "NARTO, PiCNG partner to cut transportation costs". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 25 May 2026.

[7] "Find a conversion centre". Presidential CNG Initiative. Retrieved 25 May 2026.

[8] "Tinubu directs deployment of 100,000 CNG conversion kits nationwide". Vanguard. Retrieved 25 May 2026.

[9] "Tinubu expands PiCNG mandate to include electric vehicles". Nairametrics. Retrieved 25 May 2026.

[10] "NADDC, Pi-CNG & EV synergize to accelerate CNG and electric mobility adoption in Nigeria". National Automotive Design and Development Council. Retrieved 25 May 2026.

[11] "FG attracts $2bn investments in CNG, targets $5bn in 2027 – PiCNG". Vanguard. Retrieved 25 May 2026.

[12] "Nigeria's PiCNG initiative attracts $2 billion investment in two years". Nairametrics. Retrieved 25 May 2026.

[13] "FG targets 2,322 CNG stations by 2027". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 25 May 2026.

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