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FG Committed to Implementing CNG Keke Policy – NOA
The Director-General of National Orientation Agency (NOA), Malam Lanre Isa-Onilu, on Friday restated the Federal Government’s commitment to implementing Compressed Natural Gas(CNG) Keke (tricycle) policy.
Isa-Onilu, who said this on Friday at a news conference in Abuja, said that the policy was part of government’s efforts to alleviate the current economic hardship facing the citizens.
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) is a feasible gaseous fuel that is relatively very cheap, environmentally friendly, safe to handle and has abundant available energy.
The director-general added that the policy also geared towards cutting transportation cost, to ameliorate the suffering of citizens.
According to him, the CNG will offer opportunity to local farmers to move their crops at affordable cost from their farms to the market.
“CNG will reduce fuel dependency and scarcity within the country by a wide margin, as well as strengthen uniformity of national transit system.
“Government will deploy 10,000 CNG filling stations across the country, while private marketers are also in the process of adding CNG points to their business,” NOA boss said.
According to him, the Federal Government is committed in providing Nigerians with affordable energy options. The use of CNG stands as a testament to this commitment.
“CNG offers cost savings for consumers, businesses, and government operations in ensuring that energy remains accessible to all.
“As part of our environmental stewardship, the adoption of CNG aligns with the government’s goal to create a cleaner and healthier nation.
“By choosing CNG over traditional petrol, we reduce harmful emissions such as carbon dioxide (CO2) nitrogen oxides (NOx) and particulate matter, in contributing to improve air quality and smaller carbon footprint.”
The director-general said that government recognised the importance of utilising domestic resources to enhance energy security, by the promotion of the use of CNG, sourced locally.
This, he added, would reduce dependence on imported petroleum products, as well as supporting national economic resilience.
He restated the agency’s commitment in leveraging on the cost cutting benefits of this CNG Keke, to ensure that its community orientation mobilisation officers reach out to communities with government messages.
According to him, the agency has partnered with the Ecomead company to enlighten Nigerians on the Compressed Natural Gas(CNG) Keke tricycle policy.
Also speaking, Chief Executive Officer, Ecomead Company, Mr Kayode Zubaim, commended NOA for embarking on government’s CNG campaign programme to ensure Nigerians were updated with the policy.
According to him, the provision of CNG is apt and will help to cushion the effect of fuel subsidy removal on Nigerians.
He added that the decision of President Bola Tinubu made Ecomead to wear a thinking cap, to contribute its quarter to the nation’s development.
“After carrying out series of research, we are able to come up with a brand that will use both CNG and patrol.
“But the truth is that it is manufactured to use CNG with the capacity of five kilogramme that rider can manage for minimum of one week.
“CNG is environmental friendly and such will help to reduce Nigerians problems, especially those in the rural communities and communities transport system.
“With NOA partnering with us, we can get across to all part of the country in making sure Nigerians know about CNG Keke ,” he said.
He added that the issue of transportation would drastically reduce with the intervention of CNG when Nigerians made use to the product .
Mr Shamrat Sharna, Regional Manager, Simba TVS, said CNG looked new to Nigeria, but the product has been used all over in India.(NAN)
Nigerian fashion designer Veekee James, has spoken up on some of the experiences that shaped her childhood, revealing that she began hustling at a very young age.
The entrepreneur, while speaking in an interview, disclosed that she lost her father before she was five and at a point when her mother was pregnant with her youngest sibling.
While recalling her childhood, Veekee stated that her family was forced to rely on the support of relatives.She also noted that the death of her father made her learn to fend for herself at a very young age.
“Growing up, I had to hustle a lot.
My dad died before I was five. In fact, my mum was still pregnant with our last born when my dad died. So, you know, from five years old with no dad. Thank God for my dad’s brothers because they helped us, you know, at least through school. They tried their best. I have been like a hustler since primary school. E no get wetin I dey tell you I no do. I’m not sure if we can get any handwork for this world… well, some sha, like all those carpenter works and the rest. In fact, I even followed that one because there was a time I used to make kolo for saving money,” she said.Veekee explained that while in primary school, she learnt to render beauty services to her classmates in order to make some money to support herself and her family. She added that despite their difficult circumstances, she refused to be limited by her background.
She added, “I used to make knitted outfits like caps and blouses. I was good in Ajegunle. From there, I started to sell things, started to do hair. I was making hair like all my classmates in primary school every weekend after school. Even as I dey make hair, I still dey knit. I still dey sew clothes for people.”
Media personality and actress, Toke Makinwa, has claimed that it is not ideal for women to get married in their 20s.
According to her, most women are still discovering themselves in their 20s and don’t even know how to make better decisions yet.
Speaking in a recent episode of her podcast Toke Moment with guest, reality star Tacha, Makinwa claimed that most of the women who got married in their 20s end up regretting it.
“Women have no business getting married in their 20s… You don’t even know yourself yet. Those who did are regretting it now. Even those who are still married, if they are being honest, they will tell you that they shouldn’t have rushed it,” she said.
Her guest on the show Tacha added, “My mum says marriage is like an institution. Those inside want to get out, those outside can’t wait to get in.”
American rapper Cardi B has reacted to growing speculation surrounding her friendship with Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, following recent public appearances that sparked dating rumours.
The Grammy-winning artiste, who was recently spotted having dinner with Okoye and a group of friends at Gio’s Restaurant inside the St.
Regis Hotel in Venice, expressed frustration over what she described as constant public scrutiny of her personal life.Speaking in a video circulating online, Cardi B said she believes her activities attract disproportionate attention compared to those of other celebrities.
According to her, ordinary aspects of her life often become subjects of public debate, while similar situations involving other public figures receive little attention.
“No cap, I’m really hip hop’s Britney Spears. I got all the tea on these celebrities. I know who’s with who and what’s doing what. But guess what? Nobody reports about it because nobody cares.
“But when it comes to me, I can’t even do anything without people talking about it. This is crazy. You’ve got to take the good with the bad. It is what it is. People pay for this type of talk,” she said.
Cardi B’s comments come amid increasing speculation about the nature of her relationship with Okoye after the pair were seen together on multiple occasions, including during Paris Fashion Week and a recent outing in Venice.
Neither Cardi B nor Okoye has publicly confirmed any romantic relationship, despite the growing buzz on social media.
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