MINNA MOTORISTS PROTEST THREE-MONTH CNG SCARCITY, DEMAND RESTORATION OF SUPPLY
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By: Muftau Fatimo
Vehicle owners in Minna, the Niger State capital, have protested the prolonged scarcity of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), lamenting that the product has been unavailable for the past three months despite the significant costs incurred in converting their vehicles to use the alternative fuel.
The motorists staged the protest at the NNPC Mega Station along the Western Bypass in Minna on Sunday, calling on the relevant authorities to intervene and restore a regular supply of CNG.
The protesters said they switched from Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, to CNG in a bid to reduce transportation costs amid rising fuel expenses.
However, they expressed frustration that the persistent shortage had prevented them from enjoying the expected financial benefits of the conversion.
According to the vehicle owners, converting their vehicles to run on CNG required considerable financial investment, which they expected to recover through savings on fuel expenses.
They lamented that the prolonged unavailability of the product had undermined their expectations, leaving them struggling to operate their vehicles without reliable access to the alternative fuel.
The protesters called on the authorities and other relevant stakeholders to urgently address the supply challenges, stressing the need for a consistent and accessible CNG supply in Minna.
They warned that the continued scarcity could discourage motorists from embracing CNG as an alternative to petrol, particularly those who had already invested in converting their vehicles.
The vehicle owners urged the relevant authorities to take immediate action to resolve the situation and ensure that motorists could enjoy the economic benefits promised by the adoption of CNG.
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