Kano’s CNG Network Grows from Zero to 12 Stations in One Year as NU Synergy Launches New Facilities

Kano State has recorded another milestone in its transition to cleaner and more affordable transportation energy with the commissioning of two NU Synergy CNG Refuelling Stations and a Conversion Centre, an event attended by senior government officials, traditional leaders and private-sector stakeholders.

The new facility brings the number of CNG refuelling stations in the state to 12, from virtually none about a year ago, reflecting the rapid growth of the CNG ecosystem following the activation of the Northern Corridor.
The event was attended by key government, traditional and private-sector stakeholders, including the Kano State Commissioner for Transportation, who represented the Governor of Kano State, the Hakimi of the host Local Government Area, and a representative of the Dangote Group.

Speaking at the commissioning, the Executive Chairman of the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles (Pi-CNG & EV), Barr. Ismaeel Ahmed, OON, described the development as evidence of what can be achieved when private-sector investors respond quickly to emerging opportunities in Nigeria’s clean mobility sector.
According to him, the future of transportation must increasingly be driven by more affordable energy alternatives, particularly in a country with Nigeria’s significant natural gas resources.
“The future belongs to cheaper energy sources for transportation. It is difficult to achieve that with PMS and diesel,” he said.

Ahmed reiterated that Nigeria’s energy advantage lies significantly in its abundant gas resources, noting that greater domestic utilisation of natural gas could help reduce transportation costs while opening new opportunities for investment, job creation and technical skills development.

“Nigeria is a gas country, not an oil country. We have over 200 trillion cubic feet of proven natural gas,” he said.

The Executive Chairman recalled that the promoter of NU Synergy approached Pi-CNG & EV only a few months earlier with an interest in investing in the CNG sector.
“Today is one of my proudest moments,” Ahmed said, explaining that the investor had walked into his office barely four months ago seeking to understand the opportunities within the CNG ecosystem.
Following discussions, the investor was connected with the Initiative’s operations and gas teams for the necessary guidance and technical support.
“Four months later, this is the story. He is commissioning a CNG station in Kano,” Ahmed said.

He noted that NU Synergy has already developed two facilities in Kano, one along Zaria Road and another in Mariri along Wudil Road, with plans to expand to other locations.

Ahmed commended the speed of execution, describing the investment as an example of the private-sector response required to deepen CNG adoption across the country.
“You are a doer, you are a deliverer, and you have delivered in Kano,” he said.

The commissioning is a significant shift for Kano, where CNG infrastructure has expanded rapidly within the past year. From having no significant network of refuelling facilities, the state now has 12 CNG stations, improving access for vehicle owners, commercial transport operators and fleet managers adopting gas-powered transportation.
The growth is also reinforcing the objectives of the Northern Corridor activation, which is aimed at expanding CNG infrastructure, vehicle conversions and clean mobility investments across northern Nigeria.
The NU Synergy facility combines CNG refuelling with vehicle conversion services, providing motorists with access to both conversion and fuel supply within the same ecosystem.

As part of activities marking the launch, motorists were also offered free CNG refuelling for the day, giving existing CNG users an opportunity to experience the new facility.

For Pi-CNG & EV, the development represents more than the commissioning of another station. It demonstrates the increasing participation of private investors in building the infrastructure required to make CNG a practical transportation option for Nigerians.
With more stations coming on stream, the Initiative expects increased availability to help address one of the major concerns of CNG users, access to convenient refuelling infrastructure.

From zero to 12 stations within a year, Kano’s clean mobility landscape is changing, and the Northern Corridor is steadily taking shape.