The Nigerian Orientation Agency, in collaboration with the SIMBA Group and Ecomead Acres, recently launched a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) version of the popular “Keke NAPEP” tricycle in Abuja.
This initiative aims to reduce transportation costs by offering a tricycle that consumes less fuel compared to traditional petrol-based ones.
The Director General of the NOA, Lanre Issa-Onilu, highlighted the project’s focus on improving the lives of ordinary Nigerians, particularly those in rural areas.
He emphasized the government’s commitment to establishing 10,000 CNG stations nationwide to support the newly introduced CNG Keke NAPEP, ensuring accessibility and affordability.
Issa-Onilu assured the public that the CNG-powered tricycle would significantly lower transportation costs while addressing environmental concerns by reducing pollution associated with petrol use.
He emphasized the government’s broader plan to introduce thousands of CNG-powered buses to further mitigate the impact of fuel subsidy removal.
Kayode Oyin-Zubair, the CEO of Ecomead Acres, explained that the CNG Keke-NAPEP is designed to use both petrol and CNG, offering an environmentally friendly alternative.
He expressed confidence that this innovation would alleviate the effects of the fuel subsidy removal on transportation costs across the country.
Oyin-Zubair also outlined plans to distribute the CNG-powered tricycles to all 774 local government areas.
Sharma Shamrat, representing Wandel International and Simba Group, highlighted the global success of CNG-powered vehicles, emphasizing the urgent need for Nigeria to embrace this eco-friendly option.
He emphasized the flexibility of the CNG-powered-NAPEP, allowing users to switch between petrol and CNG, ensuring practicality for both urban and rural areas.
In summary, the introduction of the CNG Keke NAPEP represents a tangible solution to transportation challenges in Nigeria, aligning with the government’s efforts to provide immediate relief following the fuel subsidy removal.
The environmentally friendly aspect of CNG usage further underscores the commitment to sustainable and accessible transportation solutions for all citizens.
