Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has commissioned four new compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered buses for passenger use at the Murtala Muhammad International Airport in Lagos.
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) made this known in a statement on Friday.
FAAN said the buses, designed to cater to persons with special needs, demonstrate Nigeria’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions and meeting global climate targets.
In addition, Keyamo inaugurated a new electronic gate (E-gate), installed at the departure wing of the Lagos airport.
The FAAN managing director, Olubunmi Kuku, who was present at the inauguration, said the E-gate was installed to enhance passenger comfort, reflecting the minister’s commitment to improving Nigeria’s aviation sector and delivering a better travel experience.
The statement added, “This upgrade is part of a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) with the @UBAGroup, aimed at enhancing passenger experience and keeping abreast with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration’s renewed hope agenda.
Meanwhile, the government of Kwara State has received 20 gas-powered buses and 20 tricycles from the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI) team.
The Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, at the handover ceremony held in Ilorin on Tuesday, expressed his appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the leadership of PCNGI for their commitment to alleviating the effects of fuel subsidy removal on the populace.
The governor further stated that the 18-seater shuttle buses and tricycles would be incorporated into the state’s public transportation system and made available to residents at a subsidized cost.
The Executive Vice Chairman of PCNGI, Toyin Zubair, praised Kwara State for its proactive approach to the CNG initiative and promised ongoing partnership.
He emphasized that the federal government’s objective is to convert one million vehicles from petrol to compressed natural gas (CNG) as part of its initiative for cleaner energy.
In November, the federal government said that low-sulphur fuel and compressed natural gas (CNG) would help protect the environment.”
