President Bola Tinubu has directed the mandatory procurement of compressed-natural-gas-powered vehicles by all government ministries, departments, and agencies.

The President who gave the directive while addressing members of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) at the State House, affirmed his stance on all energy reforms initiated by his administration.

Tinubu directed the rejection of all memos presented by members of the Federal Executive Council seeking the purchase of petrol-dependent vehicles.

He tasked the affected members of the council to re-present value-driven procurements of CNG-compliant vehicles in subsequent council meetings.

“This nation will not progress forward if we continue to dance on the same spot. We have the will to drive the implementation of CNG adoption across the country, and we must set the example as public officials in leading the way to that prosperous future that we are working to achieve for our people. It starts with us, and in seeing that we are serious, Nigerians will follow our lead,“the President stated.

The Presidential aide emphasised that the President seeks to advance Nigeria’s transition to cleaner energy, following the capacity of CNG-powered vehicles to produce lower emissions and provide a more affordable alternative for Nigerian energy consumers.

His Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale restated President Tinubu’s commitment to effectively harness the nation’s gas potential, alleviating the burden of high transportation costs on the masses while enhancing the standard of living of all Nigerians.
The Federal Executive Council Meeting has been adjourned to Tuesday, 14th May 2024, to allow cabinet members to conclude deliberations.

Briefing State House Correspondents after the Monday 13th Executive Council meeting, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris said far-reaching decisions were taken at the Monday meeting.

Idris added that the meeting will continue on Tuesday by noon.

“The meeting is not yet concluded. The council meeting will continue tomorrow. Therefore, there will be no press briefing today. A lot of far-reaching decisions have been taken and the conclusions will be made available to you tomorrow,” the Minister said.

Recall the last Council meeting was held on the 25th March, 2024 when the administration approved the construction of 28 roads and bridges across the country worth over 1.2 trillion Naira.

Meanwhile, on Monday 13th May,  President Tinubu presided over the Council meeting at the Council Chamber, State House, Abuja where he swore in two more Federal Commissioners of the National Population Commission. 

Fasuwa Johnson and Dr. Amid Tadese Raheem from Ogun and Osun States took the oath of office at 12:15 pm at the Council Chamber of the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja, after their abridged citations were read.

President Tinubu had on 8th November appointed 20 Federal Commissioners in the National Population Commission with nine of them reappointed for a second term in office.