Dangote Group has invested over $280 million in Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) technology and other infrastructures to support President Bola Tinubu’s CNG initiative.

The investment is aimed to provide cheaper, cleaner fueling alternatives for Nigerians and transition Dangote’s fleet to cleaner, affordable energy sources by 2026.

According to Arvind Pathak, Group Managing Director of Dangote Cement Plc, the investment will acquire 100 percent CNG trucks as part of a long-term plan to transition the company’s entire fleet to CNG.

Pathak stated, “By mid-2026, Dangote Cement aims to operate a fleet predominantly powered by CNG. To facilitate this transformation, we are investing in expanding our CNG fueling infrastructure, ensuring that our growing fleet has reliable access to CNG as our fuel.’’

President Tinubu emphasized the urgent need for Nigeria to utilize its vast natural gas resources in the transportation sector, stating that CNG transportation is an economic necessity for Nigeria. “Utilising natural gas to power Nigeria’s transportation industry is the next way to go,” he said.

Dangote’s investment solidifies its leadership in the CNG sector and reflects its dedication to mitigating climate change and supporting a transition to a low-carbon economy. Aliko Dangote, President/Chief Executive of Dangote Group, noted that the company’s early adoption of CNG has made it the largest operator of CNG trucks in Nigeria, boosting President Tinubu’s quest for energy independence and a secure energy future.

Dangote stated, “We are now using CNG vehicles, especially with the new policy of the federal government, launched under the Renewed Hope Agenda by His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. We are committed to a cleaner and greener future.’’