Kaduna Remains Only State Providing Free CNG Mass Transit Rides – Uba Sani

Kaduna State governor, Senator Uba Sani, has said Kaduna remains the only subnational government providing free Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Mass Transit rides to its people.

The governor said about 3.2 million passenger trips and over N3.5 billion was saved by commuters in the first year alone, addin that “the scheme has become one of our most impactful interventions in cushioning the effects of fuel subsidy removal.”

Meanwhile, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended the state government’s Free CNG Mass Transit Scheme, describing it as an example of a people-focused intervention.

The president also noted that such interventions were required from subnational governments to reduce transportation costs and ease the pressure on households.

In a post on his official X account, President Tinubu made “special mention” of Kaduna State’s intervention, noting that it demonstrates how the transition to cheaper domestic energy can translate into tangible relief for ordinary citizens.

According to the president, the Kaduna State initiative ‘’is more of what we need to see at the subnational level.’’’

The presidential commendation came against the backdrop of renewed efforts by the federal government and the 36 states to accelerate the National Affordable CNG Transit Programme, to achieve measurable reductions in transportation costs across the country.