By Chesa Chesa
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Foundation has contributed 10 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses to the Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN) initiative, as part of efforts to promote clean energy and affordable transportation for the Nigerians.
The Managing Director of the Foundation, Emmanuella Arukwe, expressed excitement about its involvement in the project, stating that it aligns with their focus areas of energy and the environment.
She spoke in Abuja as President Bola Tinubu commissioned the buses for use by the public.
According to her: “We committed 10 CNG buses to DAPPMAN which is what we have delivered today. We are excited to be part of this initiative. Although it is NNPC initiative but for us in the foundation, we are really committed on our area of focus which is energy and the environment.”
Arukwe highlighted the significance of the CNG buses to the economy, noting that fueling the buses is more cost-effective compared to conventional fuels.
She emphasized that the use of CNG buses will greatly reduce transportation fares, ultimately benefiting the public and boosting the economy.
“It’s very significant because for example filling those 10 buses will cost a little money. We know that CNG apart from being clean is much more cheaper, because is cheaper to fuel the vehicle the price is going to be way down. So, for the public this is the way to go”, she added.
