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Nigeria: Tinubu orders states to reduce transport fares by October 1

Compressed Natural Gas transportation fares fuel subsidy mass transit electric vehicles

President Bola Tinubu has directed Nigeria’s 36 state governors to ensure measurable reductions in public transport fares by October 1. This directive is part of the National Affordable CNG Transit Programme, which aims to leverage cheaper Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and electric vehicles to alleviate the economic burden on commuters.

Tinubu has ruled out returning to the petrol subsidy regime, citing the high cost and economic exposure it caused. Instead, the administration is focusing on building a CNG transportation ecosystem. To date, over 120,000 vehicles have been converted across more than 400 certified centres, supported by over 90 refuelling stations nationwide.

Evidence of fare reductions has already been reported in several states. In Borno, CNG and electric services charge between N50 and N100 on routes where commercial rates typically range from N300 to N600. In Kaduna, a mass transit scheme using 100 CNG buses has provided free transportation, reportedly saving commuters over N3.5 billion in its first year. Other notable reductions include the Lagos-Ibadan route in Oyo and various routes in Adamawa and Enugu.

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AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq · Aliko Dangote · Atiku Abubakar · Bola Tinubu · National Affordable CNG Transit Programme · Nigeria · Nigeria Governors’ Forum · Pi-CNG & EV · Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles

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Tinubu Orders States to Cut Transport Fares as CNG Push Expands [atlanticpostng.com]
States Race To Cut Transport Fares As CNG Rollout Faces Infrastructure Hurdles [dailyreport.ng]
Tinubu tells governments to follow Uba Sani’s lead on the mass transit plan [footynaija.com.ng]
Tinubu directs states to deliver cheaper transport fares from October 1 [www.statepress.ng]
Nigerians already enjoying cheap transport fares – Tinubu [platinumpost.news]
Tinubu Forecloses Return of Fuel Subsidy, Tasks States To Deliver Cheaper Transport By October [matazarising.com]
Oct. 1 fare cuts could ease Nigerians’ burden – Expert [realnewsmagazine.net]
All Nigerians to enjoy cheaper transport from October, Tinubu declares [nigeriancurrent.com]
Tinubu: More Nigerians to feel impact of CNG transport option from October 1 - THE AUTHORITY NEWS [authorityngr.com]
Tinubu to govs: Emulate Uba Sani on mass transit scheme [tribuneonlineng.com]
Tinubu to governors: Scale up CNG transport, global energy disruptions putting pressure on petrol prices [www.nigerianeye.com]
Tinubu to governors: Emulate Uba Sani on mass transit scheme [blueprint.ng]
Tinubu Rules Out Fuel Subsidy Return, Directs States To Cut Transport Fares By October 1 [www.arise.tv]
Tinubu promises cheaper transportation costs from October 1 [chronicle.ng]
Tinubu Forecloses Return to Fuel Subsidy Regime, Asks States to Deliver Cheaper Transport By October 1 [www.thisdaylive.com]
Expect Cheaper Transportation From October, Tinubu Tells Nigerians [thewhistler.ng]
“Nigerians Will Pay Less for Transport in October” — Tinubu Announces [www.gistmania.com]
Nigeria Won’t Return To Fuel Subsidy Regime, Tinubu Vows [osundefender.com]
Nigeria’s CNG conversion drive faces hurdles over financing, safety and operational bottlenecks [nairametrics.com]