{
  "id": 8542854,
  "title": "Tinubu Forecloses Return of Fuel Subsidy, Tasks States To Deliver Cheaper Transport By October",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/tinubu-forecloses-return-of-fuel-subsidy-tasks-states-to-deliver",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-19T17:48:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/09/19/tinubu-forecloses-return-of-fuel-subsidy-tasks-states-to-deliver-cheaper-transport-by-october/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Bola Tinubu announced on Saturday that Nigeria will not return to the fuel subsidy regime. He explained that the country cannot afford the economic burden of such a regime, which consumed trillions of naira and left the economy vulnerable to fluctuations in global oil prices. Tinubu emphasized that as a gas-rich nation, Nigeria can reduce its exposure to global energy market disruptions by investing in a cleaner, more affordable transit system.\n\nThe President highlighted the progress made in converting vehicles to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) since taking office. Over 120,000 vehicles have been converted, with more than 400 certified conversion centers and over 90 CNG refueling stations now operational across the nation. Tinubu assigned state governments the task of delivering cheaper transportation to commuters by October. He reported that during a meeting with governors on August 27, a clear objective was set to achieve this goal.\n\nAn implementation committee, chaired by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, was established under the Nigeria Governors' Forum to oversee the National Affordable CNG Transit Programme. Tinubu praised the efforts of the committee, PI-CNG & EV, and other stakeholders in identifying priority transport corridors and implementing necessary arrangements. He noted that states like Edo, Kano, Delta, Kwara, Lagos, and Akwa Ibom have already taken significant steps, with Edo operating 50 CNG buses and Kano converting over 1,000 commercial vehicles.\n\nTinubu cited specific examples of states that have reduced transportation costs through CNG and electric public transport services. In Borno, CNG-powered and electric public transport services offer fares between ₦50 and ₦100 on routes where commercial operators charge between ₦300 and ₦600. In Kaduna, 100 CNG buses provide free transportation on major routes, saving commuters more than ₦3.5 billion in transport costs in their first year. Oyo reduced Lagos-Ibadan fares from ₦8,000 to ₦3,200 with CNG buses, while Adamawa saw fare reductions of up to 50% in alternative-energy transit services. Enugu reduced fares from ₦2,500 to ₦1,500, and Plateau offers 13,000 subsidized commuter rides daily at ₦200.\n\nThe President commended the Governors and state governments that have accelerated the transition, but stressed the need for continued effort. He assured that the Federal Government will support states in scaling up CNG infrastructure, expanding conversion capacity, and creating an enabling environment for stakeholders to participate. Tinubu highlighted that Nigerians are already experiencing the benefits of cheaper transportation, with documented fare reductions across various regions.",
  "summary": "Deji Elumoye in Abuja President Bola Tinubu on Saturday foreclosed the possibility of returning to fuel subsidy regime in Nigeria.Giving an update on the National Affordable CNG Transit Programme, the",
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}