RismadarVoice Reporters, April 22, 2026
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has taken a major step toward modernising its operations and adopting sustainable energy solutions with the acquisition of three specialised buses powered by cleaner energy.
The vehicles were officially handed over on April 21, 2026, through a collaboration between the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPF-TF) and the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles (PI-CNG & EV).
The event, held in Abuja, marked the formal commencement of the Force’s transition to green energy as part of broader efforts to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs.
A high-level delegation from the NPF-TF, led by its Executive Secretary, Mohammad Sheidu, attended the ceremony alongside representatives of the PI-CNG & EV, including its Chief Executive Officer, Barrister Ismail Ahmed.
Speaking at the event, officials of both organisations described the donation as the first phase of a comprehensive plan to modernise the Police operational fleet. They revealed ongoing plans to convert existing vehicles to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), a move expected to significantly cut fuel expenses and reduce environmental impact.
The initiative also includes capacity-building programmes aimed at ensuring long-term sustainability and technical competence within the Force.
Responding, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, expressed appreciation to the NPF-TF and PI-CNG & EV for their support, noting that the shift to alternative energy aligns with global best practices in policing logistics and resource management.
He assured that the newly acquired buses would enhance personnel welfare and mobility, while also highlighting plans to establish internal conversion centres to maintain and upgrade the Police fleet.
The ceremony featured the official handover of keys and inspection of the vehicles, underscoring a shared commitment to equipping the Nigeria Police Force with modern, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly transportation solutions.
The development signals a new phase in the Force’s drive toward operational readiness in an evolving energy and technology landscape.
