The Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Agency for Science and Engineering’s Infrastructure, Mr Khalil Halilu has announced that the agency will offer a 50% discount to drivers who convert their automobiles via the newly launched MY-CNG App.
This was disclosed in a statement by Halilu at the launch of the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative’s Conversion Incentive Programme for the rideshare sector, alongside the introduction of the app, at NASENI’s CNG Engineering, Training, and Conversion facility on Saturday in Utako, Abuja, according to The Punch.
Halilu represented by the Director of Information, Olusegun Ayeoyenika emphasized the importance of Pi-CNG in Nigeria’s gas revolution.
He explained that the program had swiftly become essential to discussion about the country’s energy destiny.
“A little over two months ago, we commissioned this all-in-one CNG facility in partnership with Portland and Dana Motors. The Conversion Incentive Programme, aimed at the rideshare sector, including Uber and Bolt drivers, offers a 50 per cent discount to drivers who sign up and use the newly launched MY-CNG App.
“CNG is a cleaner, and more affordable vehicle fuel, with the potential to reduce transportation costs by up to 70 per cent and deliver 40 per cent savings for car owners,” he explained.
He underlined that the program was in reaction to current economic issues, providing a feasible alternative to cut Nigerians’ cost of living.
Halilu also emphasized the value of teamwork, praising partners such as Pi-CNG, Portland, and Dana Motors for their efforts.
“The launch of the MY-CNG App and the Conversion Incentive Programme reflect NASENI’s commitment to leveraging technology to drive national transformation, the statement added.”
