The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has offered a 50 per cent discount on their car CNG-conversion to drivers who sign up and use the newly launched MY-CNG App. The incentive is especially aimed at helping players in the rideshare sector, including Uber and Bolt drivers to seamlessly convert to CNG.

This was made known by the Executive Vice Chairman and CEO, Khalil Suleiman Halilu over the weekend during the launch of the Presidential CNG Initiative’s (Pi-CNG) Conversion Incentive Program for the rideshare sector, alongside the introduction of the MY-CNG App.

According to him, the launch of the MY-CNG App and the Conversion Incentive Program reflect NASENI’s commitment to leveraging technology to drive national transformation.

This launch took place at NASENI’s Compressed Natural Gas Engineering, Training, and Conversion facility in Utako, reflecting the Agency’s commitment to pioneering technology-driven solutions for Nigeria.

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It was graced by the Honourable Minister of State (Gas), Petroleum Resources, Hon. Ekperipe Ekpo, who served as the Special Guest of Honour, alongside the Honorable Minister for Information and National Orientation, who was represented by the Director-General of Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), Dr Muhammed Bulama and other ecosystem players.

Program Director Pi-CNG. Engr. Michael Oluwagbemi (6th from left); EVC/CEO OF NASENI, Khalil Suleiman Halilu(5th from left): DG FRCN, Dr Bulama Muhammad (4th from right) and  CEO of Portland Gas Limited, Mr Folajimi Mohammed (4th from left) at the launch of PI-CNG’s Ride-Share  CNG Conversion Incentive Program and My-CNG App at the NASENI-Portland Conversion Centre, Utako, AbujaIn his remarks, the EVC/CEO of NASENI, Khalil 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.

“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,” he stated.

Halilu also highlighted the importance of collaboration in achieving these milestones, commending partners Pi-CNG, Portland, and Dana Motors for their dedication. “Working together, we can and will transform Nigeria’s energy and transportation sectors,” he affirmed.

“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,” the EVC/CEO explained. He stressed that this initiative is a response to the current economic challenges, offering a viable solution to reduce the cost of living for Nigerians.

He concluded by reiterating NASENI’s role as a technology enabler, partnering with the private sector to bring innovative solutions to market and support national development goals, including energy efficiency, climate action, job creation and poverty alleviation.

NASENI remains Nigeria’s leading technology-transfer agency, purposely built to foster innovation, research, and development to support the country’s industrial growth and economic sustainability.

Recall that the federal government received 68 hybrid CNG Jet Mover buses from Jet Motor Company, an indigenous car manufacturing company, last. week. The hybrid Jet Mover runs on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) commonly called PMS.

The vehicles were handed over to a team of officials from the Ministry of Finance and representatives of the Presidential Initiative for Compressed Natural Gas (P-CNGi) during a brief ceremony at the company’s plant in the Ajah area of Lagos State.