FG to Begin 2,000 CNG-powered tricycles distribution across Nigeria from October 1st

The Federal Government in collaboration with the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGi), will begin the distribution of 2,000 CNG-powered tricycles to youths in the transportation sector across Nigeria starting October 1st, 2024.
The initiative aims at addressing the rising transportation costs and promote more sustainable and affordable mobility options.
PCNGi in an X post on Saturday, noted that the program is part of the president administration’s in order to enhance the transportation sector through clean, cost-effective alternatives.
The official post also stated that the distribution will commence in Abuja at 1:00 PM on October 1st, at the Old Parade Ground in Area 11, Garki.
“The Presidential CNG Initiative (PCNGI) is distributing 2,000 CNG-powered tricycles to informal youth in the transportation sector, as part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s @officialABAT administration’s efforts to reduce transportation costs for Nigerians,” the post read.
Michael Oluwagbemi, the PCNGi Program Director/Chief Executive, who commented in regards to the distribution of 2,000 CNG-powered tricycles described the Initiative as a collaborative effort between PCNGi and the Ministry of Youths, to provide young Nigerians with a source of livelihood while advancing environmental and economic objectives.