The Minister of Transport, Senator Syed Ahmed Alkali, has highlighted the important role of the transport sector in Nigeria’s economic growth, stating that the sector is a key driver of development.
Speaking at the 2024 Nigeria Institute of Transport Technology (NITT) Management Retreat in Kaduna, the Minister stressed the need for sustainable and innovative solutions to ensure the long-term viability of the sector. .
Mr. Alkali emphasized the importance of implementing a performance management system within NITT to monitor progress and identify areas for improvement.
He noted that climate change and environmental degradation must be addressed and called for embracing technological advances such as electric vehicles, self-driving transport and green transport solutions.
He announced that NITT has become a center for converting gasoline-based vehicles to compressed natural gas (CNG) as part of the President’s Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGi).
Conversion centers have been established in Abuja and Zaria, and more are underway in other states.
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