NEC Endorses Deployment Of CNG-Powered Vehicles For Public Transportation
The National Economic Council (NEC) endorsed the proposed mass deployment of compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles for public transport in all states on Thursday.
In a statement, Mr Olusola Abiola, Director of Information, Office of the Vice President, said the decision was part of resolutions reached at the Council’s fourth meeting, chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima, at the State House Executive Council Chambers.
Abiola explained that the decision was made after Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra state made a presentation to the NEC Adhoc Committee on mitigating the effects of the removal of petrol subsidies.
After deliberations on the presentation, Shettima stated;
In the short term, we will also vigorously pursue the mass deployment of CNG-powered vehicles and the establishment of autogas conversion plants/kits in all States.
We will also deploy electric buses and cars with charging infrastructure across the country.
He also revealed that the meeting resolved to support enhanced engagements between State Governors and labour union leadership across the States, and proposed the provision of cost-of-living allowances to civil servants in both the State and Federal Civil Services.
“The council agreed to support the Federal Government’s efforts to expand infrastructure, focusing on repairing dilapidated highway roads across the country.”
