About Us

The Presidential Initiative on
CNG & EV

A strategic national programme under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda — transforming Nigeria's transportation energy mix for a cleaner, more prosperous future.

Executive Chairman briefing President Tinubu on Pi-CNG progress

Our Story

Born from a National
Imperative

The Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles (Pi-CNG & EV) was established as a direct response to Nigeria's dual challenge: the economic burden of high fuel costs on ordinary Nigerians and the environmental imperative to reduce transport-sector emissions.

Launched under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda and coordinated through the Office of the Special Adviser to the President on Policy & Coordination — Central Results Delivery Coordination Unit (CRDCU) — Pi-CNG & EV is mandated to fundamentally restructure how Nigeria powers its transportation network. In March 2026, President Tinubu formally expanded the initiative's mandate to encompass Electric Vehicles, cementing Pi-CNG & EV's role as Nigeria's comprehensive clean transport authority.

Nigeria possesses some of the world's largest natural gas reserves. For decades, this resource remained largely untapped as a domestic transport fuel. Pi-CNG & EV was created to change that — converting Nigeria's gas abundance and emerging EV potential into an economic and environmental dividend for every Nigerian.

Our Mandate

01
Establish a nationwide CNG vehicle conversion infrastructure with conversion centres and refuelling stations in every state.
02
Procure and deploy CNG-enabled vehicles and electric buses into Nigeria's public and commercial transport networks.
03
Build technical capacity by training CNG auto-technicians across all six geopolitical zones.
04
Facilitate private sector investment in the CNG and EV value chain to drive sustainable market development.
05
Develop and deploy digital tools — including the NGVMS and MyCNG App — for oversight, public access, and market transparency.
06
Provide immediate economic relief through the Renewed Hope Mass Transit Scheme and transition to sustainable commercial operations.

Our Guiding Principles

What Drives
Everything We Do

Principle
Results-Driven Delivery

Every programme, every initiative, every investment is measured against tangible outcomes — vehicles converted, jobs created, stations built, lives improved. We are accountable to the Nigerian people.

Principle
Inclusive Economic Growth

Clean energy transition must deliver benefits at every level — from the commercial bus driver to the private investor, from the technical trainee to the urban commuter. We build for everyone.

Principle
Private Sector Partnership

Government sets the framework; the private sector drives the scale. We actively mobilise private capital, expertise, and infrastructure to build a commercially sustainable clean energy ecosystem.

Principle
Technology & Innovation

From the NGVMS real-time fleet monitoring system to the MyCNG App, we leverage technology to maximise efficiency, transparency, and accessibility across the entire CNG and EV value chain.

Principle
Environmental Stewardship

CNG and EV adoption reduces Nigeria's carbon footprint and improves urban air quality. Our programmes are explicitly designed to contribute to Nigeria's climate commitments and global sustainability goals.

Principle
Transparency & Accountability

We operate with full accountability to the Presidency, to the Nigerian people, and to our international partners. Every key result is documented, reported, and publicly communicated.

Inception till Date

Flagship Milestones
Delivered at Scale

2025 · Electric Mobility
40 Electric Buses Launched

Pi-CNG & EV launched 40 electric buses, signalling Nigeria's decisive expansion into electric vehicle mass transit and full clean energy diversification.

2025 · Technology
NGVMS Pilot Launched

The National Gas Vehicle Monitoring System pilot was launched, providing real-time IoT-enabled oversight of Nigeria's growing CNG vehicle and refuelling network.

2025 · Fleet
Mass Fleet Deployment

Thousands of CNG-powered buses and tricycles deployed into Nigeria's public and commercial transport networks, reducing fuel costs for millions of Nigerians.

2024 · Conversion
CIP Deployed in 23 States

The CNG Conversion Programme expanded to 23 states, driving a near 3,000% increase in Nigeria's vehicle conversion capacity with 337+ certified centres now operational.

2024 · Employment
10,000+ Jobs Created

Over 10,000 direct and indirect jobs created across conversion centres, logistics, and the wider clean energy value chain, with specialised skills provided to 7,700 trained technicians.

2024 · Investment
Private Sector Investment Mobilised

Significant private sector investment secured for AutoCNG infrastructure and the broader CNG value chain, catalysing Nigeria's clean energy economy.

Our Team

The Leadership Behind
Nigeria's Clean Transition

Experienced professionals driving the Presidential Initiative — combining deep sectoral expertise, public sector leadership, and a shared commitment to Nigeria's energy future.

Executive Leadership
Barr. Ismaeel Ahmed — Executive Chairman/CEO
Executive Chairman / CEO
Barr. Ismaeel Ahmed
Presidential Initiative on CNG & EV
C-Suite
TC
Tosin Coker
Chief Operations Officer (Ag)
IT
Ibunde Terkimbi Theophilus
Chief Financial Officer
TZ
Tambari Zayyanu Yabo
Chief Compliance Officer (Ag)
TM
Engr. Tari Mayor Bright
Chief of Staff (Ag)
BA
Babajide Awolowo
Chief Investment Officer (Ag)

Presidential Mandate

Aligned with the
Renewed Hope Agenda

Pi-CNG & EV is a flagship delivery vehicle for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Renewed Hope Action Plan — directly delivering on the commitment to transform Nigeria's transport energy mix, create mass employment, and stimulate sustainable economic growth.

The Initiative operates within a clearly defined results framework, with key performance indicators mapped directly to the Renewed Hope Action Plan's targets for energy, economic relief, and job creation.

✓
Transform Transport Energy Mix

100,000+ vehicles converted; 40 EV buses launched — reducing national fuel expenditure and emissions.

✓
Economic Relief & Job Creation

Over 10,000 direct and indirect jobs created across conversion centres and the energy transition value chain.

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Infrastructure at Scale

75 refuelling stations across 20 states; 337+ conversion centres established nationwide.

Pi-CNG leadership at stakeholder engagement
2026 Term Report: Promises vs. Achievements

Looking Ahead

Pi-CNG & EV 2.0:
The Road Ahead

Building on proven results, the next phase will deepen Nigeria's clean energy transition — scaling the CNG Conversion Programme, extending infrastructure to underserved regions, accelerating EV integration, and achieving full NGVMS deployment.

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