The Federal Government has conveyed a high-level meeting with key stakeholders to brainstorm on ways to accelerate the Presidential CNG Initiative (Pi-CNG) with the aim of providing affordable and sustainable energy solutions to Nigerians.
Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the economy, Mr. Wale Edun who conveyed the meeting at the Federal Ministry of Finance Headquarters, Abuja, stated that the initiative was intended to provide affordable and sustainable energy alternatives to Nigerians, mitigating the economic impact of recent policy changes.
A statement on Tuesday by the Director, Information and Public Relations of the Ministry, Mohammed Manga, disclosed that during the meeting, Mr. Edun emphasized the importance of strategic approaches to expedite the implementation of the Pi-CNG.
He stressed that effective planning and coordination are crucial to the initiative’s success.
Attendees at the meeting include, the
Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu,
-Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Finance, Mrs Lydia Shehu Jafiya,
CEO of the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI), Dr. Armstrong Ume Takang as well as the Representatives from the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS).
Manga said, as the nation navigates recent policy changes, this high-level meeting marked a crucial step towards mitigating economic impact and paving the way for a brighter energy future.
He said, it also marked a significant step towards achieving the goals of the Presidential CNG Initiative.
