The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI) says it will soon publish a new list of approved centres where vehicles can be converted to run on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). The update is meant to make things easier for car owners looking for cheaper and cleaner fuel options.

According to PCNGI’s spokesperson, Matilda Johnson, the move comes after false reports claimed the organisation took down its list of centres to hide information. She explained that the website is only being updated to include more recently approved centres and to improve transparency.

Johnson also criticised a recent media report that accused the initiative of misconduct, calling the claims baseless and unfair. She said the report ignored the progress the programme has made, including over 100,000 CNG vehicles now operating across Nigeria—five times more than last year.

She added that the PCNGI has attracted over $800 million in investments and created over 100,000 jobs. Major projects, like the Dangote Group’s rollout of 4,000 CNG trucks and 100 gas transport vehicles, show how far the programme has come. There are now more than 300 conversion centres nationwide, up from just seven when the initiative began, with around 20 new centres opening every week.

Johnson also addressed claims about one of their staff, Mr. David Idakwo, saying he is a junior field officer and not involved in making big decisions. She dismissed attempts to link him to any wrongdoing as misleading.

She assured Nigerians that the PCNGI remains committed to being open and honest in all its work, especially in ensuring fair access to subsidised conversion kits. According to her, some people are uncomfortable with these reforms because they can no longer benefit from corruption or sabotage.

In summary, the PCNGI says it is focused on helping Nigerians switch to affordable, eco-friendly energy and will continue its work despite the criticism.