Tinubu Targets Lower Transport Fares From October 1

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced plans to achieve measurable reductions in transportation fares across Nigeria from October 1, 2026, as the Federal Government expands the use of compressed natural gas (CNG) and alternative-energy transport.

Tinubu disclosed this in an update on the National Affordable CNG Transit Programme following his August 27 meeting with the governors of the 36 states. An implementation committee has since been established under the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, chaired by Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.

The President said CNG-powered buses had already demonstrated their potential to reduce transportation costs. In Kaduna, he said 100 CNG buses provided free transportation on major routes and carried about 3.2 million passengers during their first year, saving commuters more than N3.5 billion in transport costs.

Tinubu also cited other examples, including a reduction in the Lagos-Ibadan fare from about N8,000 to N3,200 during the initial deployment of CNG buses in Oyo. In Enugu, the deployment of 100 CNG buses reportedly reduced the Enugu-Nsukka fare from N2,500 to N1,500, while alternative-energy transport services in Adamawa cut fares by as much as 50 per cent.

By Oshuniran Sheriff Ola