Several states have failed to fully implement the Federal Government’s directive on low transport fares under the Compressed Natural Gas, CNG, initiative.
The directive, introduced by President Bola Tinubu’s administration, was aimed at reducing the impact of high fuel prices and making public transportation more affordable for Nigerians.
Despite the availability of CNG-powered buses and other interventions, commuters in some states continue to pay relatively high fares, with operators citing rising operational costs and inadequate CNG infrastructure.
The situation has raised concerns about the effectiveness of the government’s efforts to cushion the impact of transportation costs on citizens.
Stakeholders have called for stronger monitoring and coordination between the Federal Government, state governments and transport operators to ensure that the benefits of the CNG programme reach commuters.
The government has maintained that the transition to CNG-powered transportation is part of its broader strategy to reduce dependence on petrol, lower transportation costs and support economic recovery.
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