Dangote Cement Plc has committed over $280 million towards compressed natural gas (CNG) technology and infrastructure, aligning itself with President Bola Tinubu’s CNG Initiative, which seeks to make fuel alternatives cleaner and more affordable for Nigerians. This investment is a major endorsement of the President’s vision, which promotes CNG as a cornerstone for a sustainable energy transition across Nigeria. President Tinubu has actively encouraged private sector participation by fostering a supportive investment environment and expanding the national CNG infrastructure. Recently, he announced the distribution of one million free CNG conversion kits to commercial vehicles transporting people, goods, and essential commodities to help cut fuel costs.

At an event highlighting the initiative, the President underscored the importance of leveraging Nigeria’s abundant natural gas resources, particularly in public transportation. He emphasized that CNG-powered transportation is a pivotal economic shift for Nigeria, signaling a new direction in the country’s energy and transportation strategies.

Dangote Cement’s substantial investment underscores its role as a leader in Nigeria’s CNG sector and reflects its commitment to climate action and a low-carbon economy. According to Arvind Pathak, Group Managing Director of Dangote Cement Plc, the company plans to acquire a fleet entirely powered by CNG. By mid-2026, it aims to transition most of its vehicles to CNG, with a current order of 3,100 CNG trucks, including an initial 1,500 already delivered and an additional 1,600 expected by year-end. Pathak noted that the company is also expanding its CNG fueling infrastructure to ensure reliable fuel access for its fleet and is set to commence full deployment by early 2025. He emphasized that meeting these timelines is a top priority to achieve fleet-wide CNG compliance on schedule.

Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Group, highlighted that the company’s CNG investments support Nigeria’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) under the Paris Agreement, targeting net-zero emissions by 2060. He expressed optimism that President Tinubu’s leadership would drive remarkable energy efficiency achievements and encouraged further private sector involvement to support the administration’s clean energy goals.