National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has launched a mobile application called ‘MY-CNG App’, for e-hailing taxis to convert their vehicles into Compressed Natural Gas (CNG).
Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of NASENI, Khalil Suleiman Halilu revealed this while speaking at Presidential CNG Initiative’s (Pi-CNG) Conversion Incentive Programme for rideshare sector,
Halilu noted that the initiative is aimed at the sector, including Uber and Bolt drivers, by offering a 50 per cent discount to drivers.
In a statement released, Halilu emphasized the significance of Pi-CNG in Nigeria’s gas revolution, noting that the initiative has quickly become central to discussions on the nation’s energy future.
The VC said, a little over two months ago, we commissioned this all-in-one CNG facility in partnership with Portland and Dana Motors. This joint venture is part of NASENI’s vision to accelerate the delivery of market-ready products that reduce the cost of living, improve quality of life, and support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.”
“CNG is a cleaner, more affordable vehicle fuel, with the potential to reduce transportation costs by up to 70 per cent and deliver 40 per cent savings for car owners,”
