FG donates over 64 CNG buses to NANS, Labour Unions for commuter service

The Federal Government has donated over 64 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses to representatives of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), and the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) for commuter service.
This was disclosed in a statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy), on Sunday, September 29, 2024.
The presidency believes the buses will significantly reduce transportation costs in the country, bringing hope for a more affordable and efficient public transport system in Nigeria.
The handover of the buses took place on Sunday at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja, as part of activities marking Nigeria’s 64th independence anniversary. The event was attended by the Coordinating Minister of the Economy and Minister of Finance, Wale Edun; the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris; the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Bagudu; and the Minister of State for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande. He expressed the view that this initiative will alleviate the burden on the poor and vulnerable and support macroeconomic reforms that would position the country on the path to economic stability.
The Minister further explained that the gesture marks the beginning of a broader national rollout, with plans to distribute over 500 CNG buses and 100 electric vehicles in the initial phase.

Source: nairametrics.com

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