Jarigbe Says Inauguration Of 12 CNG Stations Would Boost Transportation Sector 

By Judex OKORO 

Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe has stated that  the federal government's inauguration of 12 CNG Stations in Abuja and Lagos is a minor  boost
for the transportation sector.

Jarigbe, representing Cross River North Senatorial District and Chairman, Senate Committee on Gas, said the project is coming at the nick of time when the nation is undergoing some economic reforms in the oil and gas sectors.

The Senator, who attended the inauguration of some NNPC Retail Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) stations in Abuja, as part of the 12 CNG stations simultaneously commissioned in Lagos and Abuja on Thursday, said the economic benefits of CNG for transportation are significant and cannot be over emphasised. 

“CNG is cheaper than petrol and diesel, reducing operational costs for vehicles. 

"For a country grappling with high fuel costs, this transition could alleviate financial pressure on both the government and consumers,” he stated.

The Chairman, Senate Committee on Gas, commended the federal government for the bold step, pledging National Assembly’s support in its drive towards a greener and more sustainable energy future.

The inauguration of CNG is yet another major step towards delivering a cleaner, cheaper and more sustainable energy source for Nigerians

Dignatories present at the event include the Board Chairman, NNPC Ltd, Chief Pius Akinyelure; GCEO NNPC Ltd, Mallam Mele Kyari; Chairmen of the House of Representatives Committees on Gas and Petroleum Downstream and other NNPC Senior NNPC management.