My Driver Spends A Whole Day In Queue For CN — Igbawua Faults FG’s Gas Initiative

According to a report by Trust TV in September 2026, ADC Chieftain Barrister Chille Igbawua has faulted the Federal Government’s Compressed Natural Gas initiative, saying long queues and poor infrastructure are frustrating motorists despite the lower cost of gas.

Speaking during a debate on the impact of subsidy removal, Igbawua said he personally heeded the government’s call to convert his vehicle to CNG. However, he noted that the experience had exposed major challenges with access and service delivery.

The ADC chieftain argued that while CNG is cheaper than petrol, the time lost at filling stations cancels out the financial benefit for many vehicle owners.

“According to Igbawua, “If you want to get CNG, my driver stays on the line for a whole day. How does that help me?””

He further explained that even after waiting for hours, motorists are not guaranteed a full tank due to inadequate pressure at some stations.

“According to Igbawua, “I Converted My Own Vehicle to CNG, but My Driver Can Spend an Entire Day in the Queue Just Trying to Get Gas””

Igbawua said the situation is worse for commercial drivers who rely on daily earnings. He noted that spending an entire day in a queue means loss of productive hours and reduced income for transport operators.

He maintained that for the CNG programme to provide real relief, the government must expand the network of filling stations and ensure they are properly equipped to serve the growing number of converted vehicles.

Since the removal of fuel subsidy in 2023, the Tinubu administration has promoted CNG as a cheaper alternative for transportation. The Presidential CNG Initiative has pushed for vehicle conversions and the rollout of refueling stations across the country.

However, concerns about long queues, limited stations, and inconsistent supply have continued to dominate public discussions. Critics argue that without adequate infrastructure, the policy risks creating a new form of hardship for Nigerians already grappling with high transport costs.

Igbawua concluded that the idea behind CNG is good, but implementation must match the promise if the government expects more Nigerians to adopt it…See_More