President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said more Nigerians are expected to benefit from reduced transportation fares from October 1, 2026, as the Federal Government and state governments intensify efforts to expand CNG and electric-powered public transportation across the country.
Tinubu said the initiative followed his August 27 meeting with the 36 state governors, where they agreed to pursue measurable reductions in transportation costs. An implementation committee under the Nigeria Governors’ Forum was subsequently established to coordinate the programme and identify priority routes for intervention.
Tinubu Pushes CNG and Electric Buses for Cheaper Transport
The implementation committee is chaired by Kwara State Governor and Nigeria Governors’ Forum Chairman, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. It is working with the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas, state governments and other stakeholders to accelerate vehicle conversion, fleet deployment and infrastructure development ahead of the October 1 target.
Tinubu highlighted existing fare reductions in several states as examples of what the programme could achieve. He said CNG and electric buses in Borno charge between ₦50 and ₦100 on routes where commercial fares range from ₦300 to ₦600, while CNG buses in Oyo initially reduced the Lagos-Ibadan fare from about ₦8,000 to ₦3,200.
Tinubu Highlights Transport Fare Cuts Across States
The President also cited reductions in Enugu, Plateau, Abuja and Niger State. According to him, CNG buses reduced the Enugu-Nsukka fare from ₦2,500 to ₦1,500, while government-supported buses in Plateau charge ₦200 compared with commercial fares of more than ₦500. In Abuja, he said CNG-converted vehicles have reduced fares by about 40 percent on selected routes.
Tinubu said more than 120,000 vehicles have been converted to CNG, with over 400 certified conversion centres and more than 90 CNG refuelling stations now available nationwide. He urged state governments to accelerate conversion and fleet deployment while ensuring that savings from cheaper energy are reflected in the fares paid by commuters.
October 1 Target Puts States Under Pressure
The President’s announcement places the October 1 target at the centre of the government’s transportation relief efforts. While some states have already recorded reductions on selected routes, the administration wants the benefits of CNG and electric transportation to reach more commuters across the country.
For OGM News NG, the coming weeks will show how effectively federal and state authorities can translate the expansion of alternative-energy transportation into sustained fare reductions. The key issue for commuters will be whether the October 1 target produces noticeable and affordable changes in their daily transportation costs.
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