The Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles (Pi-CNG & EV) has stated that CNG refuelling stations in Kano State have increased to 12 from virtually none about a year ago.
In a statement, the agency said commissioning of two NU Synergy CNG Refuelling Stations and a Conversion Centre is to create an affordable transportation energy for CNG ecosystem following the activation of the Northern Corridor.
Speaking at the commissioning of the stations, the Executive Chairman of the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles (Pi-CNG & EV), Barr. Ismaeel Ahmed, OON, described the development as evidence of what can be achieved when private-sector investors respond quickly to emerging opportunities in Nigeria’s clean mobility sector.
According to him, the future of transportation must increasingly be driven by more affordable energy alternatives, particularly in a country with Nigeria’s significant natural gas resources.
“The future belongs to cheaper energy sources for transportation. It is difficult to achieve that with PMS and diesel,” he said.
Ahmed reiterated that Nigeria’s energy advantage lies significantly in its abundant gas resources, noting that greater domestic utilisation of natural gas could help reduce transportation costs while opening new opportunities for investment, job creation and technical skills development.
“Nigeria is a gas country, not an oil country. We have over 200 trillion cubic feet of proven natural gas,” he said.
The Executive Chairman recalled that the promoter of NU Synergy approached Pi-CNG & EV only a few months earlier with an interest in investing in the CNG sector.
“Today is one of my proudest moments,” Ahmed said, explaining that the investor had walked into his office barely four months ago seeking to understand the opportunities within the CNG ecosystem.
Following discussions, the investor was connected with the Initiative’s operations and gas teams for the necessary guidance and technical support.
“Four months later, this is the story. He is commissioning a CNG station in Kano,” Ahmed said.
He noted that NU Synergy has already developed two facilities in Kano, one along Zaria Road and another in Mariri along Wudil Road, with plans to expand to other locations.
Ahmed commended the speed of execution, describing the investment as an example of the private-sector response required to deepen CNG adoption across the country.
“You are a doer, you are a deliverer, and you have delivered in Kano,” he said.
The commissioning is a significant shift for Kano, where CNG infrastructure has expanded rapidly within the past year. From having no significant network of refuelling facilities, the state now has 12 CNG stations, improving access for vehicle owners, commercial transport operators and fleet managers adopting gas-powered transportation.
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