Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has reaffirmed his commitment to advancing Nigeria’s clean energy transition through the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Initiative. During his visit to the Initiative’s headquarters in Abuja, the governor held strategic meetings with its leadership to strengthen Katsina’s participation in green energy and CNG-powered transportation.
Governor Radda announced that the Greenville CNG Filling Station in Katsina is now 90 percent completed and will be commissioned next month. He said once the project is completed, the state will begin deploying CNG-powered buses for students, civil servants, and daily commuters to promote cleaner and cheaper transportation.
The governor also spoke on other ongoing projects, including the conversion of motorcycles and tricycles to CNG and gas engines. He revealed that the government will soon launch 500 solar-powered tricycles and electric motorcycles aimed at reducing petrol dependence and promoting environmental sustainability. Some official vehicles at the Government House have already been converted to electric models.
According to Governor Radda, these initiatives will reduce transportation costs, create jobs, and support local businesses, while positioning Katsina as a model for sustainable energy in Northern Nigeria.
The Chairman of the Presidential CNG Initiative, Barrister Ismaeel Ahmed, commended Governor Radda for being the first governor to visit the Initiative’s headquarters, describing him as a leader with vision for clean energy development. The Director-General, Engr. Michael Oluwagbemi, also announced that Katsina will benefit from new CNG projects under the 2024 rollout plan, including conversion kits, CNG buses, and mobile filling stations.