Petroleum Minister Inaugurates CNG Centre in Edo as Okpebholo Assures Investors of Enabling Environment

Felix Omoh-Asun in Benin

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Mr. Ekperikpe Ekpo, has said the inauguration of the Diverse Autocare Centre Hub and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) in Benin, the Edo State Capital, aligns with the initiative of President Bola Tinubu.

Ekpo who declared this in Benin yesterday said it was heartwarming that the automobile conversion centre has come on board, noting it is a practical demonstration of private sector confidence in the future of natural gas as a cleaner, more affordable and more sustainable means of transportation.

According to the minister: “Today is a day that we should continue to celebrate Mr. President because he is the initiator of what we are experiencing today, moving from expensive means of transportation to effective one.