The Governor of Jigawa State, Umar Namadi, has said his administration would establish a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) conversion center in each of the 27 local government areas of the state.
Governor Umar Namadi disclosed this in a statement by his media aide, Hamisu Gumel, on Thursday, in Dutse.
The governor spoke at the inauguration of a petrol filling station, Safa and Fresh International Limited, on Wednesday in Dutse.
Namadi explained that the CNG centers would be established in partnership with Safa and Fresh International Limited.
He noted that when established, the CNG centers would reduce fuel costs by 60 percent.
The Governor of Jigawa State added that the CNG centers would also help reduce hardship occasioned by the high cost of petroleum prices.
He said the investment initiative aligned with his administration’s 12-point agenda, aimed at job creation and economic development.
“Your intention to establish CNG stations in all 27 local government areas is a welcome development.
“The Jigawa State Executive Council has already resolved to set up CNG stations, to alleviate the hardship caused by the rising cost of petroleum products.
“We are ready to partner with you in this initiative and offer you the majority shareholding of the company,” Daily Nigerian quoted the statement.