The National Commercial Tricycle and Motorcycle Owners and Riders Association (NATOMORAS) is accusing the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Initiative of sidelining its members in a scheme meant to distribute 2,000 CNG-powered tricycles. The union is calling on the government to investigate what it describes as a breach of a campaign promise.

NATOMORAS claims the tricycles, which were supposed to be given to its members, are being diverted to private companies that are now reselling them at steep prices—up to ₦3.5 million per unit. The association’s president, Usman Gwoza, insists the tricycles were part of a commitment made during the presidential campaign and backed by official letters, event invitations, and public statements.

Gwoza said the union was formally involved in the campaign through a recognised directorate and maintains that the pledge to provide 2,000 CNG tricycles was made publicly, including during an Independence Day event. He also alleged that while other transport unions are being included in the initiative, NATOMORAS is being unfairly excluded.

However, the Programme Director of the Presidential CNG Initiative, Michael Oluwagbemi, refuted the claims. He challenged the union to present any formal agreement or evidence of a presidential promise. According to him, no such commitment was made, and there is no documentation to prove otherwise.

Gwoza countered that he possesses multiple signed letters and supporting materials, and warned that the CNG scheme is being exploited for profit, with private companies benefiting instead of the original intended recipients—his union’s members.

NATOMORAS is urging President Bola Tinubu to look into the matter, stating they believe the president may not be fully aware of the way the initiative is being implemented.