Tinubu sets October 1 target for cheaper transport fares

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed Nigerian states to ensure measurable reductions in transportation fares starting October 1, 2026, as part of the National Affordable CNG Transit Programme. The directive comes as the Federal Government and state administrations work to expand the use of compressed natural gas and other alternative energy sources for public transport. Tinubu announced the target in a statement issued on September 19, 2026, following a meeting with the 36 state governors on August 27 where the objective was agreed upon. An implementation committee under the Nigeria Governors Forum, chaired by Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has been established to coordinate the programme's rollout. The President stated that Nigerians are already experiencing fare reductions in several states due to the initiative. He cited examples including Borno State, where CNG-powered and electric public transport services are moving commuters for between 50 and 100 naira on routes where commercial operators charge between 300 and 600 naira. In Kaduna, 100 CNG-powered buses have provided free transportation on major routes, carrying about 3.