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Lagos Receives 20 CNG Buses, Targets Cleaner and More Efficient Public Transport
The Lagos State Government has received 20 additional high-capacity Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses under the Presidential Initiative on CNG and Electric Vehicle (EV) Buses, with the state describing the intervention as a significant boost to public transportation capacity and the transition to cleaner energy.

Speaking at the handover ceremony in Lagos, the Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, said the buses would improve the daily travel experience of Lagos commuters by providing greater capacity, enhanced comfort and cleaner journeys.

Osiyemi said the intervention was more than the provision of buses, describing it as an opportunity to build a “cleaner, smarter, and more sustainable transportation system.” He noted that high-capacity buses could move more commuters with fewer vehicles and potentially reduce waiting times on supported routes.

The Commissioner expressed the state government's appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the initiative, saying it aligned with Lagos State's broader investment in an integrated transportation system comprising BRT, rail, waterways and other mass-transit infrastructure.

He also called for continued Federal Government support through the provision of more CNG buses and the infrastructure required for their effective operation and maintenance. He urged private-sector investors to take advantage of opportunities in fleet financing, vehicle leasing, CNG infrastructure, EV charging, maintenance, technology, ticketing and fleet management.

The Commissioner said the state remained committed to working with the Federal Government, operators, investors and other stakeholders to transform public transportation into a system that is both efficient and environmentally responsible.

“Today, we receive buses. Tomorrow, we build a cleaner future. A cleaner Lagos is a better Lagos,” Osiyemi said.

Also speaking at the event, the Managing Director/CEO of the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), Engr. Mrs. Abimbola Akinajo, said the handover represented another practical step towards providing Lagos residents with more efficient, affordable, reliable and sustainable public transportation.

Akinajo disclosed that Lagos currently has approximately 150 CNG buses, including 36 buses allocated to operators under LAMATA's regulatory framework. She said the additional 20 buses would further strengthen bus-service capacity on the corridors where they would be deployed.
According to her, the buses are not merely vehicles but additional capacity to move people, connect communities and support the economic activities of millions of Lagos residents who rely on public transportation.

The LAMATA boss charged the beneficiary operators to deploy the buses efficiently and maintain them properly to ensure that commuters derive the full benefits of the intervention.

She further assured Lagos residents and partners that LAMATA would continue to provide the necessary regulatory oversight to ensure that the buses contribute meaningfully to the quality, reliability and sustainability of public transportation across the metropolis.

In his speech, the Chief Operations Officer, Pi-CNG&EV, Mr. Tosin Coker said Lagos “is critical to the energy transition in the public transport sector”; hence the Presidential initiative accorded importance to Lagos.

He urged the beneficiary operators to ensure proper maintenance of the buses so they could serve the populace, whom they were meant to serve.


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Promise Made, Promised Kept

Ekiti State has begun moves to halve transport fares with 15 CNG buses deployed across interstate routes to ease costs.


The Ekiti State Government has commenced the deployment of Compressed Natural Gas buses as part of measures to reduce transport fares by 50 per cent and ease the burden of transportation costs on residents.

Governor Biodun Oyebanji announced the initiative on Thursday during the official flag-off of 15 CNG buses at the premises of the Ekiti State Transportation Agency in Ado-Ekiti.

The deployment, which coincided with Nigeria’s Independence Day and the 30th anniversary of Ekiti State, is part of efforts by the state government to provide affordable and accessible public transportation in line with the directive of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Oyebanji, who was accompanied by the Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, said the 15 buses, donated to the state by the Federal Government, represented the pilot phase of the initiative.

The Ekiti State Government has commenced the deployment of Compressed Natural Gas buses as part of measures to reduce transport fares by 50 per cent and ease the burden of transportation costs on residents.

Governor Biodun Oyebanji announced the initiative on Thursday during the official flag-off of 15 CNG buses at the premises of the Ekiti State Transportation Agency in Ado-Ekiti.

The deployment, which coincided with Nigeria’s Independence Day and the 30th anniversary of Ekiti State, is part of efforts by the state government to provide affordable and accessible public transportation in line with the directive of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Oyebanji, who was accompanied by the Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, said the 15 buses, donated to the state by the Federal Government, represented the pilot phase of the initiative.


https://punchng.com/ekiti-deploys-cng-buses-to-cut-transport-fares-by-50/#google_vignette

KADUNA, THIS ONE IS FOR YOU:

1: The free CNG buses provided by Governor
@ubasanius
initially scheduled to run until December 2026, have now been extended indefinitely.

2: More relief for Kaduna commuters. More savings for families. More benefits from the transition to CNG.

KADUNA, THIS ONE IS FOR YOU:

1: The free CNG buses provided by Governor @ubasanius initially scheduled to run until December 2026, have now been extended indefinitely.

2: More relief for Kaduna commuters. More savings for families. More benefits from the transition to CNG.… pic.twitter.com/VM9eIqCR2M

— Woye (@woye1) September 29, 2026

Subsidy money

Edo State APC Deputy Chairman Ambassador Sylvester Aigboboh reveals date for commissioning of subsidized Edo CNG buses by Nigeria First Lady, Senator Remi Tinubu

Reconfirming number of buses for Edo people, by Senator Monday Okpebholo..

Subsidy money

Edo State APC Deputy Chairman Ambassador Sylvester Aigboboh reveals date for commissioning of subsidized Edo CNG buses by Nigeria First Lady, Senator Remi Tinubu

Reconfirming number of buses for Edo people, by Senator Monday Okpebholo.. pic.twitter.com/6Tyv41xZBX

— June12 Mandate (@Gen_Buhar) September 26, 2026

A documentary on the FREE BRT Scheme by @ubasanius
, featuring the deployment of 100 CNG buses; over 3.2 million passengers carried; saving more than ₦3.5 billion in transport costs for commuters from July 2025 to August 2026.

A documentary on the FREE BRT Scheme by @ubasanius, featuring the deployment of 100 CNG buses; over 3.2 million passengers carried; saving more than ₦3.5 billion in transport costs for commuters from July 2025 to August 2026. pic.twitter.com/43OKZt0aOj

— Senior Pst Okezie James Atañi. (@Onsogbu) September 28, 2026

That is a good one.
What about the other states?

Is this a joke or wat.. this tinibu govt is unserious

We don't just want partial operation, let it be fully .

The concern now is government should enlighten the drivers of the buses of the side implication of CNG vehicle

Stop making politics and government appointments attractive so bulk money generated internally can do much more for the masses ..

Government running expenses are choking the general masses benefit from government.

All these gimmicks won't change wasted resources by the government running expenses......

Emzedz:
Is this a joke or wat.. this tinibu govt is unserious

Please don't stop crying 😭😭😭

Welcome development.. More state govts should deploy CNG buses asap.

What will Tinubu do for God sake to please all these wicked souls call opposition.

He has bought buses , to be fare at reduced rates still another wahala for opposition.

This is just 3 or 4 states

Besides, this is just a knee jerk reaction to Atiku's promise to bring back subsidy. But does it match?

The benefits of bringing back subsidy will flow even into the villages and the remotest parts of the country

None of these buses will get to any village or remote areas. They are mostly for intercity and intracity transport and most cities in Nigeria average a population of 1million people. How can 30 buses here, 15 buses there cater for 1million people in the first instance

And of course what happens to the rural dwellers who form majority of Nigerians? I guess they are left to continue to grapple with high fuel price

This is a poorly thought idea and the implementation is even more shambolic and disjointed
This govt is super clueless

Atiku is truly putting Tinubu on his toes. Whenever he speaks, Tinubu responds with a move. Atiku is truly a propeller.

Received two years ago not a recent thing. I don't know why they're just parading it

Na now e reach to bring am out

Political campaign strategy


Don't be decieved

CNG based transport fare is still the same as petrol-based bus fare.

Hope you know that this will lead to rise of CNG price. So the government should get prepared for "subsidy".

Na so them deceive us say gas is cheap. Now na rich man dey use gas.

Wo, I don go back to charcoal stove to boil beans and fry dodo.

No be me una go use do cruise.

So this f.uls idea about reducing transport cost is to donate less than 15 CNG buses per state?


Man is demented walai

Them say CNG dey "explode".

I no see am for here.

President Timubu should stop the joke !

For this CNG Adoption policy to work, st least 1 LGA should have a minimum of 30 long CNG Buses.

Kukutente23:
This is just 3 or 4 states

Besides, this is just a knee jerk reaction to Atiku's promise to bring back subsidy. But does it match?

The benefits of bringing back subsidy will flow even into the villages and the remotest parts of the country

None of these buses will get to any village or remote areas. They are mostly for intercity and intracity transport and most cities in Nigeria average a population of 1million people. How can 30 buses here, 15 buses there cater for 1million people in the first instance

And of course what happens to the rural dwellers who form majority of Nigerians? I guess they are left to continue to grapple with high fuel price

This is a poorly thought idea and the implementation is even more shambolic and disjointed
This govt is super clueless

Kukute abi wetin be your name, I pray your wailing no go end o. Amin loruku jesu

lamentor78:
What will Tinubu do for God sake to please all these wicked souls call opposition.

He has bought buses , to be fare at reduced rates still another wahala for opposition.

To be sincere, you sef know sey this nonsense your Tilumboo is doing is rubbish!!!!!!!

If na PO dey this goaty man position now dey do dis nonsense, hell for Don loose and weytin happen during Jonathan time go be child's play

J

Kukutente23:
This is just 3 or 4 states

Besides, this is just a knee jerk reaction to Atiku's promise to bring back subsidy. But does it match?

The benefits of bringing back subsidy will flow even into the villages and the remotest parts of the country

None of these buses will get to any village or remote areas. They are mostly for intercity and intracity transport and most cities in Nigeria average a population of 1million people. How can 30 buses here, 15 buses there cater for 1million people in the first instance

And of course what happens to the rural dwellers who form majority of Nigerians? I guess they are left to continue to grapple with high fuel price

This is a poorly thought idea and the implementation is even more shambolic and disjointed
This govt is super clueless

Where in the world have you heard that the government at the center provides buses for states and local governments to operate in their domain? The FG is showing states a model. This is absolutely the responsibility of states.

As for your Atiku and return of subsidy I wish you luck. When he runs it for a year and runs out of gas you and your lots eyes will clear.

Foreign reserves will dry.
Massive infrastructure upgrade going on will stop.
States and LG will receive less.
Salaries will be owed by states.
Strikes will return.
Nelfund will go.
ASU will resume indefinite strikes.
Naira will become weaker because of low reserves to defend it.
Fuel scarcity and queue will return.
Fuel smuggling will resume.

Personally I have nothing to lose. I have a small family. I will enjoy the cheap petrol with you for one year and when everywhere come crashing I will wave you bye and read about hyper suffering in Nigeria where I am.

Atiku will rule for four years and run away. He will hand over a dead economy to someone. He would have destroyed the fragile rotational presidency arrangement between the north and the south and whatever are the consequences Nigerians will face it.

This like drop of water into the ocean with our monster population size of which 70 percentage live in the rural areas. Big cities are the target here. R

seunowa:
Please don't stop crying 😭😭😭

Do you need to gather salty tears?

Only if the can give each state's 1000 buses each , then it will be enough

Which Kain childish stunt be this?

How many buses to start with?

Emzedz:
Is this a joke or wat.. this tinibu govt is unserious

Yes na big joke.
E better to no do am at all just like Obi no build any school in 8 years

You said states receive CNG buses but ended up mentioning just 3 or 4 states. What of other states or is it only 4 stated we have in Nigeria?

I pray it works oooooooooooo.








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