President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the immediate deployment of 100,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) conversion kits within two to three weeks to ease the impact of rising petrol and diesel prices on Nigerians.

The Executive Chairman of the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (Pi-CNG), Ismaeel Ahmed, disclosed this after meeting with the President at the State House in Abuja.

Ahmed said the directive was prompted by rising global oil prices linked to tensions in the Middle East, which have increased transportation costs in Nigeria.

He said the government would work with stakeholders to quickly distribute the kits and convert vehicles and tricycles nationwide, with conversion centres expected to begin operations within weeks.

Tinubu also directed the initiative to accelerate the development of CNG refilling stations and electric vehicle charging infrastructure across the country, particularly along the northern corridor from Lokoja through Kaduna and Kano to Maiduguri.

Ahmed added that about 77 CNG refilling stations are currently under development nationwide, while partnerships with local and international manufacturers are being pursued to support vehicle conversion and infrastructure expansion.