***Gov Sani Orders Indefinite Continuation
In a move that underscores his administration’s commitment to cushioning the economic pressures on residents, Governor Uba Sani has ordered the indefinite continuation of Kaduna State’s Free Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Mass Transit Scheme — one of the state’s most widely embraced social intervention programmes.
The announcement came after the Governor reviewed a comprehensive performance report detailing the scheme’s impact between July and November 2025. According to Malam Ahmed Maiyaki, Commissioner for Information, the evidence was “too compelling to ignore.”
The report shows that the 100 CNG-powered buses, operating across 200 designated stops, have moved over 1.4 million passengers in just five months — a development that has saved Kaduna households an estimated ₦1.39 billion in transport costs.
“These figures tell the story of real lives,” Maiyaki said. “They translate into school fees paid, food secured, and businesses that survived because people could move around without spending their last naira on transport.”
With an average of 18,000 daily users, the scheme has rapidly become a lifeline for students, workers, traders, and low-income families across the state.
Governor Sani, who recently interacted with commuters during field assessments, was said to have been deeply touched by the testimonies of beneficiaries. Many told him the free rides were the only reason they could still afford basic necessities amid rising living costs.
“The relief on the faces of our people and the gratitude in their voices remind us that leadership must always reduce the burdens of ordinary citizens,” Governor Sani said in the statement.
“That is why I have approved the indefinite continuation of the Free CNG Mass Transit Scheme.”
Maiyaki affirmed that the administration will continue investing in safe, affordable, and environmentally friendly mass transit solutions as part of its broader human capital development drive.
