• Aliko Dangote ordered 1,000 CNG trucks for logistics operations.

• Order placed by Dangote Group with a Chinese vehicle manufacturer.

• Trucks powered by compressed natural gas instead of diesel.

• Deployment supports distribution from 650,000 barrels-per-day Dangote Refinery.

• Nigeria holds over 200 trillion cubic feet of proven gas reserves.

• Initiative aligns with Nigeria’s CNG transition program for transport sector.

• Fleet expansion expected to reduce diesel consumption across distribution network.

• Trucks to operate across Nigeria’s national supply corridors.

why it matters?
The 1,000-unit CNG order signals large-scale fleet conversion in Nigeria. It supports refinery distribution efficiency and expands gas utilization in transport.

• Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing’s compressed natural gas (CNG) and electric vehicle factory near completion. 

• Factory expected to rank among world’s largest CNG vehicle facilities by production capacity. 

• Installed capacity to produce up to 3,000 units annually across six vehicle categories. 

• Innoson plans to hire about 2,000 additional workers in 2026. 

• Plant to host technical training programme for young Nigerians. 

• Facility expected to be completed within the next few months. 

• Project highlights Nigeria’s drive into locally manufactured CNG and electric vehicles. 

Why it matters?

• The move follows BEAKA’s import of 150 Shacman trucks, marking the first phase ahead of local assembly. Under the plan, the company aims to assemble 1,500 vehicles annually
• The project aligns with government measures introduced in October, which exempt fully gas-powered vehicles from customs duties and restricts petrol and diesel imports to pre-cleared consignments