{"id":4925,"date":"2026-10-31T11:16:04","date_gmt":"2026-10-31T11:16:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/31\/otti-explains-abias-preference-for-electric-buses-over-cng\/"},"modified":"2026-10-31T11:16:04","modified_gmt":"2026-10-31T11:16:04","slug":"otti-explains-abias-preference-for-electric-buses-over-cng","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/31\/otti-explains-abias-preference-for-electric-buses-over-cng\/","title":{"rendered":"Otti explains Abia\u2019s preference for electric buses over CNG"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Otti<\/p>\n

Gov. Alex Otti of Abia has said his administration chose Electric Vehicles (EVs) over Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered buses because EVs represent an upgrade in transportation technology.<\/p>\n

Otti explained that it was for that reason that the government opted for electric buses for its public transportation system.<\/p>\n

He offered the explanation during the October edition of his monthly media chat held at the Michael Okpara Auditorium, Umuahia, on Friday night.<\/p>\n

He said that despite the preference for EVs, the State Government still encouraged the establishment of additional CNG stations in the state.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are not opposed to CNG, but we chose electric vehicles for our public transportation system,\u201d the governor said.<\/p>\n

He said that both petrol and CNG vehicles operate on internal combustion engines, while EVs require a different propulsion system.<\/p>\n

He further said that some companies had expressed interest in establishing additional CNG stations in the state, adding that agreements had been reached with them.<\/p>\n

He explained that the proposed stations would cater to privately owned vehicles and other consumers, rather than the state\u2019s public transportation system.<\/p>\n

Otti said that CNG was cheaper to use than petrol and expressed optimism that the conversion of petrol and diesel vehicles to CNG would gain more traction in the country.<\/p>\n

He also said that there are Nigerian companies that specialised in converting internal combustion engine vehicles to CNG.<\/p>\n

Otti also responded to the purported complaints about the continued existence of street trading at the Umuahia city centre, popularly called Isi-Gate.<\/p>\n

According to him, street trading cannot be totally eliminated; hence, it still operates in other developed parts of the world, including London.<\/p>\n

He promised that traders that might suffer displacement by the state\u2019s urban renewal efforts would be compensated.<\/p>\n

Otti said that the state government was working to restore order in the capital city, particularly tackling the challenges associated with street trading.<\/p>\n

He said the relocation of traders from Isi-Gate would be gradual, considering that many petty traders on the street depended on the income for their livelihoods.<\/p>\n

He said that the government was still exploring alternative locations for traders that would be affected to avoid pushing them into activities that could further undermine public order.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are a government that is compassionate. So, if we move you out of your shop, we will pay you compensation. We will ensure that,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Otti argued that displacing traders without considering their economic circumstances would defeat the purpose of the government\u2019s urban renewal programme.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt doesn\u2019t make sense to drive everybody away. Who are you even sanitising the place for?<\/p>\n

\u201cSo, it is a balancing act. We are handling it step by step,\u201d he said. (NAN<\/a>)<\/p>\n

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