The Federal Government is targeting the e-hailing market to expand the conversion of cars from premium motor spirit to compressed natural gas -powered.
Speaking at the launch of the RideShare CNG Conversion Incentive Programme and My CNG App, Ekpo emphasised Nigeria’s abundant natural gas reserves and the need to leverage the resources for the benefit of the people. The minister highlighted the environmental benefits of CNG, noting that its adoption aligned with Nigeria’s national objectives to reduce carbon emissions and contribute to global climate change efforts. He also encouraged rideshare drivers to embrace this opportunity, not only to save costs but to contribute to national development.
He noted that CNG is not just about transforming transportation but about transforming Nigeria, adding that it was the first time in a long while that the country is utilizing the resources God has blessed us with for the advantage of the masses. Ibom Air has said that allegations of ticket racketeering and poor handling of flight check-ins against some of its officials at its Port Harcourt station are “baseless and unfounded’’ The airline dismissed the allegations in a statement signed by its General Manager, Marketing, and communication, Ms Aniekan Essienette on Monday in Lagos. “We categorically reject…