The Nigerian Government has made a significant stride in enhancing transportation infrastructure and stimulating economic development by introducing a portal that provides access to 2,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) tricycles for young people.
The Minister of State, Federal Ministry of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, unveiled the portal in collaboration with the Presidential CNG Initiative (PI-CNG) and National Commercial Tricycle and Motorcycle Owners & Riders Association (NATOMORAS) in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital.
Olawande explained that the portal aims to foster transparency in the enrollment of youth into the Presidential CNG Initiative within the transportation sector.
He added that the portal empowers youth from all regions of Nigeria to register and be connected with aggregators or owners who are directly involved in the programme.
The Minister said, “This aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s vision for all government programmes and initiatives to provide equal opportunities to people of all backgrounds, regardless of wealth or social status.”
He emphasized that young individuals in the nation will not need any influential connections to avail themselves of the Ministry of Youth Development’s programs.
He added that the introduction of the youth portal reaffirms the commitment to ensuring that all initiatives and programs are equally accessible to everyone.
The Minister encouraged all young people working in the commercial transportation sector or those interested in joining the sector to take advantage of the benefits provided through the Presidential Initiative on CNG, noting that the initiative is a significant component of the President’s palliative programme.
The Minister further explained that there are two ways to access the CNG Portal for tricycles; www.youthcng.ng, and www.pci.gov.ng/tricycle.
The Representative of the Presidential CNG Initiatives, Tosin Coker, in his remarks, disclosed that partnering with the Ministry and NATOMORAS will create opportunities for many youths.
He stated that the youths have the chance to gain employment by becoming partners with aggregators through the launched scheme.
He added that they will have the option to own these tricycles if they desire.
He expressed his appreciation to the Ministry for taking the lead and to the aggregators for supporting the initiative.
Earlier, the Chairman of NATOMORAS, Sani Hassan, noted that the launch of the portal is historic for their association and its members across the country.
He expressed gratitude to God for the opportunity to witness and participate in the launch of the important portal, which he said will provide opportunities for all members.
He assured the Minister of the Association’s full commitment to mobilize and educate their members to be actively involved in the programme and to ensure that they make the most of the opportunity.
Lantana Nasir
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