The Kaduna State Government has announced the indefinite extension of its free Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) mass transit scheme, citing its “overwhelming positive impact” on residents.

The Commissioner for Information, Ahmed Maiyaki, disclosed this in a statement on Friday, revealing that Governor Uba Sani approved the extension after reviewing an assessment report on the scheme’s performance from July to November 2025.

According to Maiyaki, the 100 CNG-powered buses operating across 200 designated points transported more than 1.4 million passengers within the five-month period—saving households an estimated ₦1.39 billion in transport costs.

“These are not just numbers,” he said.

“They represent school fees paid, food on the table, small businesses staying afloat, and thousands of our citizens moving daily without the burden of transport costs.”

He added that the scheme currently serves over 18,000 passengers daily, describing it as one of the state’s most impactful social intervention programmes.

Maiyaki noted that the extension was approved after Governor Uba Sani received direct feedback from commuters during recent field assessments.

“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,” the governor was quoted as saying. “For this reason, I have approved the indefinite continuation of the Free CNG Mass Transit Scheme.”

He reiterated the administration’s commitment to expanding safe, affordable and eco-friendly transportation as part of Kaduna State’s broader human capital development agenda. (LEADERSHIP)