The Federal Government has unveiled plans to set up Compressed Natural Gas conversion centres and refuel stations in 20 federal tertiary institutions as part of efforts to promote clean and affordable energy solutions.
The initiative, spearheaded by the Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund in partnership with Femadec Energy, aims to integrate sustainable energy sources into Nigeria’s education sector.
Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, met with vice-chancellors and key stakeholders on Monday to finalize the implementation strategy.
Also in attendance were representatives from MDGIF and the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative.
Alausa emphasized that the project aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s drive for sustainable energy adoption.
He described the initiative as a significant step toward lowering transportation costs for students and lecturers while advancing the use of cleaner energy in universities.
“The programme seeks to utilize Nigeria’s vast natural gas resources to ease transport expenses and lower carbon emissions,” he said.
According to Alausa, six institutions are expected to have fully operational CNG facilities by May 29, 2025.
A spokesperson for Femadec Energy highlighted the company’s commitment to supporting cost-effective and eco-friendly transportation solutions through the initiative.
Nigeria has made significant progress in expanding its CNG infrastructure in recent years.
The number of CNG conversion centres has increased from seven in 2023 to over 170 by December 2024, with plans to establish 500 centres by 2025.
