Commercial tricycle operators in Kano State could save approximately ₦8,200 every day on fuel expenses by transitioning from conventional petrol to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG).
This projection was highlighted by the Executive Director of the Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund (MDGIF), Oluwole Adama, during a stakeholders’ engagement workshop held on Tuesday at the Meena Event Centre in Kano.
Speaking at the event, Mr. Adama emphasized that the significant cost differential between petrol and CNG presents a transformative economic opportunity for operators in the state’s public transportation sector.
He noted that the transition aligns with federal initiatives aimed at lowering transportation costs, promoting cleaner energy alternatives, and deepening domestic gas utilization across Nigeria.
According to Adama, the MDGIF is actively collaborating with key gas industry stakeholders and conversion centers to establish the requisite infrastructure, ensuring seamless access to refueling stations and technical support for commercial operators in Kano and neighboring regions.
Representatives from local tricycle operators’ unions at the venue expressed optimism about the initiative, acknowledging that a daily reduction of ₦8,200 in operating costs would substantially boost earnings and alleviate the economic pressure on commuter fares.
