Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has secured a commitment from the Federal Government to establish additional Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) filling stations across Kogi State following widespread complaints about acute gas shortages affecting commercial transport operators, reported by Punch.ng
What You Need to Know
The intervention came after members of the Kogi Central Tricycle Network raised concerns over persistent scarcity of CNG, which has led to long queues at the only operational CNG station serving the area. Operators reported lost working hours, reduced earnings, and increased hardship for commuters who depend on commercial transportation services.
According to the senator, discussions with Ismaeel Ahmed, Chairman of the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI), resulted in assurances that efforts are underway to facilitate the establishment of several additional CNG stations across the state.
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Ahmed noted that Kogi’s strategic importance in Nigeria’s gas value chain, coupled with the presence of the Ajaokuta gas hub and its role as a major transportation corridor, makes the state a priority destination for CNG infrastructure investments. He added that the expansion would be driven through partnerships with private sector investors.
The planned expansion aligns with the Federal Government’s ongoing push to promote CNG as a cheaper and cleaner alternative to petrol following the removal of fuel subsidies.
Implications
The commitment is expected to ease supply bottlenecks that have hampered transportation activities across Kogi State. Additional CNG stations could significantly reduce waiting times for commercial operators, improve fuel accessibility, and lower operational costs for transport businesses.
For residents, improved access to CNG may help stabilize transportation services and support the government’s broader clean energy transition agenda. The development also reinforces Kogi’s growing role as a strategic hub within Nigeria’s emerging gas infrastructure network.
Conclusion
The Federal Government’s commitment to expanding CNG infrastructure in Kogi represents a major step toward addressing fuel accessibility challenges facing commercial transport operators in the state. If implemented as planned, the new stations could strengthen the adoption of cleaner energy, reduce transportation costs, and improve mobility for thousands of residents and businesses across Kogi State.
