Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani has approved the indefinite continuation of Kaduna State’s Free Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Mass Transit Scheme, following what the government described as its “overwhelming positive impact” on citizens.
In a statement on Friday, the Commissioner for Information, Malam Ahmed Maiyaki, said the governor’s decision followed a review of the latest performance report covering July to November 2025.
According to him, the 100 CNG-powered buses operating across the state’s four major routes, along with 200 designated stops, have conveyed more than 1.4 million passengers within five months—saving Kaduna households an estimated ₦1.39 billion in transport expenses.
“These are not just numbers,” the Commissioner 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.”
Maiyaki added that the scheme currently serves more than 18,000 commuters daily, making it one of the most significant social intervention programmes implemented by the administration.
He said Governor Sani, after receiving testimonies from residents during on-the-spot assessments, directed that the free rides continue without a fixed end date.
“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 was quoted as saying.
“For this reason, I have approved the indefinite continuation of the Free CNG Mass Transit Scheme.”
Maiyaki reiterated the administration’s commitment to expanding safe, affordable, and environmentally friendly mass transit as part of its broader human capital development strategy.
