In a statement issued by PCNGI’s Vice Chairman, Toyin Subair, the organisation announced a fact-finding trip to India involving the nation’s leading influencers and cultural icons.
The trip aims to provide Nigerians with a clearer understanding of CNG’s potential by showcasing how India, one of the world’s largest adopters of CNG, has successfully integrated it into daily life, from commercial transportation to domestic and industrial use.
He explained that the trip would offer a hands-on exploration of India’s CNG value chain, including visits to conversion centres, refuelling stations, gas distribution hubs, cylinder manufacturers, and industrial sites.
Subair stressed that by using trusted voices to communicate the facts, PCNGI is fostering public confidence in the transition to CNG and empowering Nigerians with knowledge.
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The statement highlighted India’s success as a practical case study, noting that tens of millions of vehicles have run on CNG for over 15 years, supported by robust infrastructure. This serves as a model for what a well-planned energy transition can achieve.
The cultural icons and influencers will document their journey in real time, sharing insights, experiences, and key takeaways with their followers online.
The trip is supported by Nigerian-based companies Femadec Energy and Rolling Energy, both operating in the CNG value chain. A representative of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, Africa’s largest commercial transportation union, will also join the delegation.
According to Otega Ogra, Senior Special Assistant (Digital/New Media) to President Bola Tinubu and Head of the Presidential Office of Digital Engagement, the initiative is about more than promoting policies blindly.