By Abimbola Bamgbose
The Ogun State government has unveiled the first set of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Mass Transit Buses, the first of its kind in Nigeria.
This is in fulfillment of the promise made by the executive governor of Ogun state, Prince Dapo Abiodun to cushion the effect of the recent removal of fuel subsidy by the Federal Government.
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun while speaking at the launching said the introduction of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Mass Transit Buses in the country will revolutionize the entire transport sector and reduce the hardship being experienced by Nigerians especially the good people of Ogun state.
He noted that local mechanics, who are part of the conversion engineering, had been trained, while conversion stations have been set up in the three senatorial district of the State, adding that this would allow for the rapid conversion of commercial and public mass transit buses and vehicles across the State.
The governor added that the initiative would reduce the cost0 of transporting goods and services as well as provide training and job opportunities for thousands of technicians and mechanics around the state.
Some of the buses, the governor revealed would be given to workers and students, while some would ply the Mowe- Ibafo to Berger in Lagos and Redeemed axis to Lagos Island, as the corridor was heavily congested with large cross border migration.
Abiodun appreciated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the initiative, noting that the state government is taking the direction from the federal government as a sub- national in executing the project.
“I hope you are aware that we have commenced the construction of a Dry Port at Kajola-Papalanto corridor, which will further open up the State for investment opportunities as a verile alternative to the busy Lagos Port.
In his welcome address, Commissioner for Transportation; Engr. Olugbenga Dairo said that the unveiling of the buses marks an important milestone in the implementation of the state’s transport policies and the state multi-modal transport plan, adding that the use of alternative and cheaper fuels is also one of the key reasons why the state government established the ministry of transportation in February, 2020.
Also speaking, the member, representing Imeko and Yewa North in the Federal House of Representatives; Hon. Gboyega Nasir Isiaka described CNG as one of the challenges to the transportation problem occassioned by the fuel subsidy removal, moreso when the Federal Government was also thinking in the same direction.
He appreciated the governor for the brilliant pivotal initiative, adding that the impact must be felt by the people.
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