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FG Launches Free CNG Conversion Program for One Million Vehicles in Ogun State
In a bid to alleviate the economic impact of the fuel subsidy removal, the federal government officially launched the Conversion Incentive Programme under its Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Initiative in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Friday.
During the inauguration, Michael Oluwagbemi, CEO and Program Director of the Presidential CNG project, highlighted the primary goal of converting one million vehicles to run on CNG at no cost to the vehicle owners.
This initiative, according to him, aligns with the President’s commitment to ease the burden on Nigerians. Oluwagbemi further elaborated that the program will collaborate with four newly signed conversion centres in Ogun State to meet its target.
He emphasized that the launch of the initiative represents a direct response to the President’s previous national address, where the President acknowledged the challenges Nigerians are facing and pledged to support them.
Oluwagbemi stated, “We are here to officially kick off the Conversion Incentive Programme as part of the President’s promise to convert a million vehicles for free.
Today, in Abeokuta, we begin fulfilling that commitment. We will be working alongside conversion centres here in Ogun State, four of which have already been signed up.”
He also noted that the conversion kits will be distributed to commercial drivers, particularly those affiliated with transport unions such as the National Association of Transport Owners (NATO), the Road Transport Employers’ Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), and the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW).
According to Oluwagbemi, Ogun State now has 60 conversion centres across the country as part of this federal initiative. “Each centre will receive free conversion kits, provided by the Federal Ministry of Finance, to carry out the conversions.
Fifty nominees from each of the three major unions will have access to these facilities, ensuring that conversions begin promptly,” he said.
Once the vehicles are converted, drivers will be able to refuel at designated CNG stations, several of which are already operational within the state.
In addition, Jide Onakoya, Special Adviser to Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun on Energy, expressed optimism about the programme’s impact.
He described it as a transformative development for Ogun State, adding that it would significantly contribute to reducing environmental pollution while offering cost savings for drivers and commuters alike.
Lagos State Police react to claims of them taking money from dispatch riders on the Coastal Road in Lagos.
It started after a rumour was shared that police arrest and take money from riders as a demand for high bribes, sometimes reaching ₦200,000, and seize motorcycles if not given.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, then addressed the claims online and stated in his statement that he disagreed that the rumour is true and stated, “The spread of misinformation only causes more harm than good. In this era, we can and must do better.”
It has been announced by the governor of Ogun that Tuesday 3rd of February is a public holiday in order to mark the 50th anniversary of the state creation.
This public holiday declaration was released in a statement by the secretary of the state, Tokunbo Talabi.
He then added that the holiday will provide as a day for the citizens to participate in the activities for the state milestone.
Former Kogi politician, Dino Melaye, faces backlash from the public after he shared a video on social media of him abroad and living well through his luxurious lifestyle.
In the same video, he speaks about Nigeria’s current economy and shares his disappointment.
He wrote, “See country, God help us to build a true nation where our wicked leaders will be in jail and the right people in power. Nigeria must be fixed. YES WE CAN.”
However, many state that what he posted and what he is saying contradict each other, and they accused him of sharing his own records to know if he was a corrupt leader.
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