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 Foundation

Vision, Mission &
Values

Pi-CNG CNG Refuelling Station — Vision
Our Vision

Powering Nigeria's mobility future through competitive, secure and sustainable energy.

Pi-CNG technician training — Our Mission in Action
Our Mission

Expand access to CNG and electric mobility nationwide.

Pi-CNG Leadership — Our Values
Our Values

Safety First, Partnership, Innovation, Accountability, Service, and Sustainability.

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.

From Inception to Today

Our History

Pi-CNG & EV leadership with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu
01
May 2023
Pi-CNG Established

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu established the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas under the Renewed Hope Agenda. The mandate: transform Nigeria's transportation energy mix and provide economic relief to millions of Nigerians grappling with rising fuel costs.

CNG Conversion Station accredited under the Conversion Initiative Programme
02
Late 2023
CNG Conversion Programme Launched

The CNG Conversion Initiative (CIP) was formally launched, with the first certified conversion centres established. The 120,000 Conversion Kit Programme deployed subsidised kits nationwide, setting off a near 3,000% increase in Nigeria's conversion capacity within months.

Pi-CNG & EV infrastructure site visit
03
2024
Infrastructure at Scale: 23 States, 10,000+ Jobs

CIP expanded to 23 states, 337+ certified conversion centres became operational, and over 10,000 direct and indirect jobs were created. 7,700 auto-technicians were trained across all six geopolitical zones. $2B+ in private sector investment was secured for the CNG value chain.

CNG buses deployed into Nigeria's public transport network
04
Late 2025
Electric Mobility: 40 EV Buses Launched

Pi-CNG launched 40 electric buses into Nigeria's public transport network, the first government-backed EV fleet in the country's history. The National Gas Vehicle Monitoring System (NGVMS) pilot was launched, providing real-time IoT oversight of the growing CNG network.

Pi-CNG & EV leadership at the Northern Corridor Launch — Kano, 14 May 2026
05
May 2026
Northern Corridor Launch

President Tinubu formally expanded the initiative's mandate to encompass Electric Vehicles, renaming it Pi-CNG & EV. The CNG & EV Northern Corridor was inaugurated in Kano, extending refuelling and conversion infrastructure into Northern Nigeria.

Rolling Energy high-capacity CNG station — flagship infrastructure achievement
06
2026 · Today
120,000+ Vehicles Converted, $2.5B+ Invested

Pi-CNG & EV passes 120,000 vehicle conversions, with 400+ certified conversion centres and 90+ refuelling stations operational across the country. The initiative stands as Africa's most ambitious clean mobility programme, and its next chapter is just beginning.

120K+ Vehicles $2.5B+ Invested 400+ Centres 10K+ Jobs

Our Leadership

The People 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.

Barr. Ismaeel Ahmed, OON
Barr. Ismaeel Ahmed, OON
Chairman
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Toyin Subair
Toyin Subair
Member — Senior Special Assistant to the President (Domestic)
Armstrong Takang
Armstrong Takang
Member — MD/CEO, Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI)
Adenike Laoye
Adenike Laoye
Member — Senior Special Assistant to the President of Nigeria on Finance & Economy
Olalekan Ogunleye
Olalekan Ogunleye
Member — Executive Vice President, Gas, Power & New Energy, NNPC Limited
Rabiu Umar
Rabiu Umar
Member — Chief Executive Officer, NMDPRA

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

120,000+ vehicles converted; 40 EV buses launched, reducing national fuel expenditure and emissions.

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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

90+ refuelling stations across 23 states; 400+ conversion centres established nationwide.

Pi-CNG & EV officials at the MDGIF Rolling Energy commissioning — powering Nigeria's future with clean energy
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.

Our Programmes See Impact Data