The Ekiti State Government has commenced the deployment of 15 Compressed Natural Gas-powered buses as part of a plan to reduce transportation costs across the state. Governor Biodun Oyebanji announced the initiative during the official flag-off of the buses in Ado-Ekiti. The state government said it was targeting a 50 per cent reduction in transport fares through the CNG-powered fleet. The buses were donated to the state by the Federal Government and represent the first phase of the transportation initiative. According to the state government, the buses will operate on routes linking Ado-Ekiti with major cities including Lagos, Ibadan, Onitsha and Abuja. Governor Oyebanji urged transport unions to ensure that the lower operating costs associated with the buses translate into reduced fares for commuters. The initiative comes amid continuing concerns over high transportation costs and the broader cost-of-living pressures facing Nigerians. The state government said the CNG buses would provide residents with a more affordable and reliable transportation option. The Director-General of the Ekiti State Transportation Agency, Tajudeen Akingbolu, said routes had already been mapped out for the buses. The government is expected to expand the fleet as the programme progresses.
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