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LAGOS – The Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Chinese infrastructure and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions provider, You Jie Te Environment Technology Ltd (YJT), to localise the manufacturing and assembly of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure in Nigeria.
The agreement was executed through the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (Pi-CNG) and Electric Vehicles during a five-day working visit to YJT’s factories and corporate offices in Chengdu and Hangzhou, China.
The Nigerian delegation was led by the Executive Chairman of Pi- CNG, Barrister Ismaeel Ahmed.
YJT, a key player in the downstream oil and gas sector, specialises in infrastructure development and IoT-based solutions.
Under the partnership, both parties will collaborate on the local production and assembly of CNG dispensers, refuelling stations and EV charging facilities.
The initiative is aimed at deepening local content, reducing Nigeria’s dependence on imported equipment and accelerating the nationwide adoption of cleaner transport energy.
Beyond physical infrastructure, the MoU also provides for the deployment of advanced IoT solutions across Nigeria’s emerging CNG and EV ecosystem.
YJT’s smart monitoring technologies will be integrated with Pi-CNG’s National Gas Vehicle Monitoring System (NGVMS), enabling real-time monitoring of refuelling equipment, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance and economic performance across CNG and EV stations nationwide.
Speaking on the significance of the agreement, Ahmed described the partnership as a major milestone in the Federal Government’s clean energy drive, noting that its impact would go beyond infrastructure development.
“This partnership is a significant step forward in ensuring that Nigerians benefit not only from cleaner and more affordable transport energy, but also from job creation, skills transfer and improved service reliability,” he said.
“By localising manufacturing and deploying smart monitoring technologies, we are strengthening transparency, safety and efficiency across the CNG and EV refuelling value chain, ultimately delivering better outcomes for commuters, operators and the broader economy.”
As part of the China engagement, the Pi-CNG delegation also visited the factory of Sichuan Witent Technology Co. Ltd, a manufacturer of CNG conversion kits.
Discussions during the visit focused on potential investments in local assembly plants and the establishment of full manufacturing lines in Nigeria to meet the growing demand for vehicle conversions and further strengthen local participation in the gas-to-transport value chain.
Pi-CNG stated that the engagements underscore the Federal Government’s strategic and results-driven approach to international partnerships, technology transfer and domestic capacity building.
The initiative reaffirmed its commitment to expanding access to cleaner and more affordable alternative fuels, while supporting Nigeria’s transition to a more resilient, inclusive and sustainable transport energy system.
The Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (Pi-CNG) was established by the Federal Government to fast-track the adoption of CNG and electric vehicles as cleaner and more cost-effective alternatives to petrol and diesel, particularly for public transport systems and commercial fleets.
The initiative forms part of the government’s broader energy transition and cost-of-living response, aimed at lowering fuel costs, reducing emissions, expanding domestic gas utilisation and creating employment through local manufacturing, technology transfer and increased private sector investment.
