Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has announced that his administration has been actively implementing a Compressed Natural Gas, CNG, conversion and adoption initiative for the past eight months.

The initiative, aimed at modernising the state’s transportation system, includes plans to convert the state-run Imole buses to CNG-powered vehicles, offering a more sustainable and cost-effective alternative to traditional fuel.

In a statement signed by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, Governor Adeleke disclosed that the project had been in motion since January 2024.

Governor Adeleke revealed that the state was working in collaboration with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, and other stakeholders to ensure the success of the initiative.

He stated that the state was involved in public-private partnership negotiations with three companies, including a local CNG firm, which has made significant progress in advancing the project.

“As a part of the initiative, the state’s Imole buses, which are currently providing palliative transport services, will soon be converted to CNG models.

“Additionally, Osun State is set to benefit from a federal initiative aimed at promoting the nationwide adoption of CNG as an alternative fuel source.

“To support this transition, plans are underway to establish dedicated CNG charging points across the state. The government is also exploring partnerships for the acquisition of CNG-powered buses through public-private partnership (PPP) agreements.

“This expansion is expected to enhance the existing transport palliative system, which has been providing essential services to residents of Osun,” he stated.